Services and fees
Services and fees.
Start with what the valuation is for. We will recommend the right approach before you commit.
What the valuation is for
Buying and owning
- Buying a property
- Owning or selling a property
- Insurance reinstatement cost
Tax and probate
- Probate and inheritance tax
- Capital gains tax
- SDLT and tax planning
Family and legal
- Divorce and separation
- Transfers to family or trusts
- Disputes and litigation
- Charities Act reports
Business and accounts
- Fair value for financial reporting and accounts
- Transfers to or from companies
- Rent reviews and lease matters
- Lease extensions and freehold purchases
Investment and development
- Portfolio valuations
- Acquisitions and disposals
- Site acquisition and development
A desktop valuation can be used for most non-lending purposes. Where a report is going to HMRC or a court, or condition matters, we may recommend an inspection. Tell us what the valuation is for and we will recommend the right approach before you commit.
We do not act for mortgage or secured lending.
Services and fees
| Service | What it involves | Inspection | Fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desktop valuation | An independent RICS valuation of Market Value, without an inspection. | Without inspection (restricted scope), agreed in the terms and stated in the report | £295 incl. VAT for a standard house or flat. The fee increases for urgent work and for multi-unit, commercial, let residential, HMO, development or refurbishment property. | Usually within 2 working days of receiving payment and the information we need |
| Full valuation (inspected) | Formal valuation report following inspection, scope agreed in the terms. | Yes, usually internal and external | Quoted on application | Report usually within 3 working days of inspection. Faster turnaround can be agreed when we confirm the scope. |
| Lease extension and freehold purchase valuations | Premium valuations for statutory or voluntary lease extensions on flats, and freehold purchases for houses or collective enfranchisement, where eligible. | As agreed | Quoted on application | Usually within 3 working days. Faster turnaround can be agreed when we confirm the scope. |
| Development appraisal | GDV and residual appraisal of a scheme. | As agreed | Quoted on application | Usually within 3 working days. Faster turnaround can be agreed when we confirm the scope. |
| Expert witness and dispute support | Independent valuation evidence and advice. | As agreed | Quoted on application | Usually within 3 working days. Faster turnaround can be agreed when we confirm the scope. |
Desktop, full, and lease extension and freehold purchase valuations are carried out under the RICS Valuation – Global Standards (the “Red Book”), with the scope agreed in writing. Expert witness work follows the RICS practice statement for surveyors acting as expert witnesses. Reinstatement cost assessments, Charities Act reports, rent reviews and other specialist work are quoted on application. All fees include VAT.
Desktop valuation
What you get
An independent RICS valuation of Market Value, without an inspection. We set out our approach and the comparable evidence.
Purpose
Most non-lending purposes. Where a report is going to HMRC or a court, or condition matters, we may recommend an inspection. We confirm the right approach with you before you commit. For your own use; not for mortgage or secured lending, and not for reliance by third parties.
Fee
£295 incl. VAT for a standard house or flat. The fee increases for urgent turnaround and for multi-unit, commercial, let residential, HMO, development or refurbishment properties, and is confirmed once we agree the scope. Usually within 2 working days of receiving payment and the information we need. Faster turnaround available on request. Work starts once written terms are agreed and payment and the information we need are received.
Full valuation (inspected)
What you get
A formal valuation report following an internal and external inspection. The scope is agreed in the terms of engagement.
Purpose
Any non-lending purpose. We confirm the right approach with you before you commit, and the reliance and scope are set out in the terms of engagement.
Fee
Quoted on application. Report usually within 3 working days of inspection. Faster turnaround can be agreed when we confirm the scope.
Not for mortgage or secured lending purposes.
Lease extension and freehold purchase valuations
What you get
Premium valuations for statutory or voluntary lease extensions on flats, and freehold purchases for houses or collective enfranchisement, where eligible, with the premium calculation and supporting evidence.
Purpose
For leaseholders, freeholders and their advisers, at the start of a claim or when considering terms.
Fee
Quoted on application. Usually within 3 working days. Faster turnaround can be agreed when we confirm the scope.
Development appraisal
What you get
A residual appraisal and Gross Development Value (GDV) assessment for a proposed scheme, with the key assumptions tested against market evidence.
Purpose
To inform acquisition, design and viability decisions on development sites and schemes.
Fee
Quoted on application. Usually within 3 working days. Faster turnaround can be agreed when we confirm the scope.
Expert witness and dispute support
What you get
Independent valuation evidence and advice for disputes, negotiations and proceedings.
Purpose
Litigation, arbitration, mediation and pre-action negotiation.
Fee
Quoted on application. Usually within 3 working days. Faster turnaround can be agreed when we confirm the scope.
Property types
Houses and flats, HMOs and multi-unit buildings, shops, offices, industrial and warehouse property, mixed-use buildings, land and development sites, across the UK.
All fees include VAT. Work starts once the scope and terms are agreed in writing, the fee has been paid and we have the information we need.