Red Book valuations
by RICS Registered Valuers.
Probate, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax planning, secured lending, partnership accounts, matrimonial proceedings and charity disposals.
Our approach
Professional advice
A Red Book valuation is a formal valuation prepared in accordance with the RICS Valuation – Global Standards by an RICS Registered Valuer. Unlike a market appraisal prepared for selling purposes, a Red Book valuation is an independent, regulated report that can be relied upon by lenders, solicitors, accountants, HMRC and the courts. Every instruction is undertaken with objectivity, supported by market evidence and prepared to recognised professional standards.
We undertake Red Book valuations for a wide range of purposes, including secured lending, probate, inheritance tax, capital gains tax, matrimonial proceedings, partnership matters, company accounts and strategic business decisions. Our experience spans residential property, country homes, farms, agricultural land, development land and commercial property, allowing us to provide specialist advice across a broad range of asset types.
Each valuation is tailored to its intended purpose, ensuring the report meets the requirements of the client and any third party relying upon it. We work closely with solicitors, accountants, lenders and financial advisers where required, providing clear, well-supported valuations that stand up to professional scrutiny and help clients make informed decisions with confidence.
How can we help you?
A tailored approach to every instruction
Inheritance Tax & Probate Valuations
Accurate market valuations for estate administration and inheritance tax purposes, helping executors and professional advisers meet HMRC requirements.
Matrimonial & Divorce Valuations
Providing impartial property valuations for matrimonial proceedings, supporting solicitors and clients during financial settlement negotiations.
Commercial & Rural Property Valuations
Valuing offices, shops, industrial property, development land, farms, agricultural holdings and country homes for a wide range of professional purposes.
Partnership & accounts valuations
Annual or periodic valuations for farming partnerships, succession planning and dissolution — confidential and properly scoped.
Expert Witness & Litigation Support
Preparing independent valuation reports and expert evidence for disputes, tribunals and court proceedings where specialist property expertise is required.
Charity & Trustee disposals
Section 119 Charities Act 2011 reports for trustees disposing of charity land, providing clear advice on the best terms reasonably obtainable.
Market knowledge
Our advice is shaped by a close understanding of the market, from local trends and individual property factors to wider economic influences. By keeping ahead of changing conditions, buyer behaviour and market movement, we ensure every valuation and strategy is based on informed, current insight.
FAQs
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Where we cover
Expert local knowledge from York to the coast.
Experienced professionals. Personal service.
A dedicated team, here when you need us.
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