Specialist RICS Valuations in London
Beyond standard market valuations, many situations demand a formal Red Book valuation from an RICS Registered Valuer – HMRC, the courts, housing associations and insurers all insist on it. Wimbledon Surveyors arranges specialist property valuations across Wimbledon and London for probate, divorce, Right to Buy, insurance and more. Request a valuation quote or read when you need a Red Book valuation.
Probate and Inheritance Tax Valuations
When someone dies, HMRC requires the property’s open market value at the date of death for inheritance tax purposes. Our probate valuations follow RICS Red Book standards and Section 160 of the Inheritance Tax Act 1984, giving executors and solicitors a defensible figure that withstands District Valuer scrutiny – and helps avoid both overpaid tax and later challenges.
Matrimonial and Divorce Valuations
In divorce and separation proceedings the family home is usually the largest asset. We provide independent matrimonial valuations, acting as single joint expert where both parties agree, with impartial reports suitable for the Family Court. Clear, neutral evidence keeps an already difficult process moving.
Right to Buy and Shared Ownership
Council and housing association tenants exercising Right to Buy, and shared owners looking to staircase or sell, need an independent RICS valuation of the property’s market value. We deliver these to the housing provider’s requirements and timescales – and can advise if you believe the landlord’s own figure is wrong.
Insurance Reinstatement Cost Assessments
Buildings insurance should reflect what it would actually cost to rebuild your property – not its market value. An insurance reinstatement cost assessment protects you from under-insurance (and the painful average clause) as well as from over-paying premiums on inflated cover. Especially important for period homes and flats with shared structures.
Lease Extensions, Remortgages and More
We also arrange valuations for lease extensions and enfranchisement, remortgages, Help to Buy redemptions, capital gains tax and charity asset reporting. Whatever the purpose, the valuation is carried out by an RICS Registered Valuer with local London market knowledge. Tell us what you need.