We wrote this article about the inescapable importance of accurate valuations, because they matter more than many people realize. Value affects how much tax we pay, what we can claim from insurance, and how fairly we share our assets upon death. Put simply, if values … [Read more...]
Navigating the Probate Landscape in 2026
Delays, Reform, and Strategic Planning The UK probate system is currently navigating a transformative period. As we move through 2026, executors, beneficiaries, and legal professionals are facing a landscape defined by significant administrative shifts, technological … [Read more...]
Property Valuations by RICS Surveyors
Accurately assessing property is essential for executors distributing the assets in a deceased estate. Land and buildings are often the late person’s most significant wealth. Moreover, their value usually dictates whether inheritance tax is due, or not. Property … [Read more...]
House Contents Valuation For Probate – Valuers Requirements And Preparation
Probate Value Of House Contents If you are instructing a firm of RICS valuers to carry out a house contents valuation for probate there are a few simple steps to take in preparation for the probate valuers visit. Make Valuable Items Of Jewelry Or Cash Available It is … [Read more...]
The Loose Gear in Your Estate
Did you ever wonder what will happen to the loose gear in your estate, after you pass on? One thing's for sure though, your heirs will scramble for the valuable items, unless you make your intentions clear. We describe how to avoid confusion, and make life simpler for … [Read more...]
The Origins of English Property Law
The origins of English property law date back to 1215, and the Magna Carta. This concord ruled that nobody was above the law, not even the king, and returned stolen land to Welsh owners among other things. Since then, English property law has continued to regulate … [Read more...]
How Personal Chattels Work in Mortgages
A chattel includes any personal possession with substance, with the exception of land and fixed improvements thereon. Thus a chattel could be any tangible, movable asset according to Oxford Languages. We discuss how personal chattels work in practice as security for … [Read more...]
RICS Property Valuation for Probate in Context
The problem with the law is it sometimes zooms into the details that are oh-so boring. We decided to discuss RICS property valuation for probate in the broader context. That way, we can fit it into the wider picture of dividing an estate fairly after settling … [Read more...]
Truth Behind RICS Property Valuation
RICS Probate Property Valuation RICS Red Book Property Valuation - 100% Guaranteed Reports Probate is a legal term for the management of a deceased estate under government guidelines. This includes valuing any property, and settling any inheritance tax due. This … [Read more...]
The Store of Wealth in Your Chattels
An unusual mortgage could help you access the store of wealth in your chattels, if you don’t want to sell them right now. This is a particular form of security interest over tangible moveable property, and it works similarly to a property mortgage. Legal title to … [Read more...]
