Professional probate valuations in London, carried out in accordance with HMRC guidelines. Clear It Out assesses house contents and personal effects to assist families, solicitors and executors with estate administration and inheritance tax. Handled with sensitivity and accuracy throughout.
How Our Probate Valuation Service Works
Step 1 — Request a Valuation: Fill in the form on this page or give us a call on 020 8050 5832. We’ll come back to you to confirm availability and agree a date for the property visit.
Step 2 — We Visit the Property: One of Clear It Out’s experienced valuers visits the property and carries out a thorough assessment of the contents. Every applicable item is photographed and recorded in accordance with HMRC guidelines.
Step 3 — We Compile the Report: Following the visit, the team conducts research and compiles a written valuation report covering all items of relevance to the estate. The goal is to deliver the completed report within 3 working days of the property visit.
Step 4 — We Deliver the Valuation: The valuation report is delivered as a PDF. Hard copies are available on request. Where required, Clear It Out can forward the report directly to the estate’s solicitor or executor.
What’s Included in a Probate Valuation?
Clear It Out carries out probate valuations in accordance with HMRC’s guidelines for inheritance tax purposes (Inheritance Tax Act 1984, Section 160). This means the valuation takes into account the full contents of the estate, including:
- Furniture and household contents
- Antiques and collectables
- Art and decorative items
- Jewellery and personal effects
- Coins, banknotes and stamps
- Electrical equipment and appliances
- Motor vehicles
- Any other chattels forming part of the estate
During the visit, the team records photographs and a written inventory of all applicable items. This evidence is then researched and compiled into a formal valuation report, delivered as a PDF within 3 working days of the property visit.
Probate Valuation Prices
We base our fees for Probate Valuation in London on the size of the property. Please note that prices are subject to change if the property is particularly cluttered or if independent specialists have to be consulted on specific items.
1 bedroom flat
From £245 + VAT
2 bedroom flat or house
From £295 + VAT
3 bedroom house
From £345 + VAT
4 bedroom house
From £395 + VAT
5 bedrooms or more
Price on application
What Happens After the Valuation?
Once the valuation report has been delivered, Clear It Out can assist with the next steps in the estate administration process. This includes:
- Forwarding the report directly to the estate’s solicitor or executor, in whichever format is required
- Connecting with dealers and auction houses for items identified as having significant resale value
- Purchasing items directly or offsetting their value against the cost of a clearance, where appropriate
- Carrying out a full probate clearance of the property once the valuation and estate administration process is complete
Clear It Out provides a single point of contact throughout, making it straightforward to move from valuation to clearance when the time comes.
Why Is an Accurate Probate Valuation Important?
When administering an estate, an accurate valuation of the contents is essential for a number of reasons. Without a professional valuation, executors and administrators risk overpaying or underpaying inheritance tax, which can have significant legal and financial consequences.
An accurate probate valuation also establishes the base value of assets for capital gains tax purposes. If items are later sold for more than their probate value, capital gains tax may be payable on the difference. Having a professionally prepared valuation in place from the outset protects the estate and those responsible for administering it.
HMRC requires that probate valuations reflect the open market value of assets at the date of death, as defined under the Inheritance Tax Act 1984, Section 160. Clear It Out carries out all valuations in accordance with these guidelines, providing a report that can be submitted directly to HMRC or passed to the estate’s solicitor.
Where Do We Offer Probate Valuation Services in London?
- Abbey Wood
- Beckenham
- Bellingham
- Bermondsey
- Bexley
- Bickley
- Blackfen
- Blackheath
- Brockley
- Camberwell
- Catford
- Charlton
- Crystal Palace
- Denmark Hill
- Deptford
- Dulwich
- East Dulwich
- Eltham
- Forest Hill
- Gipsy Hill
- Grove Park
- Herne Hill
- Hither Green
- Kidbrooke
- Ladywell
- Lee
- Lewisham
- Locksbottom
- Mottingham
- New Cross
- New Eltham
- Norwood
- Peckham
- Penge
- Plumstead
- Sidcup
- Southwark
- Sydenham
- Thamesmead
- Welling
- West Dulwich
- Woolwich
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Request a Probate Valuation in London
Fill in the form below with details of the property and estate. The more information you can provide, the quicker Clear It Out can confirm availability and provide an accurate quote for the valuation.
FAQs
Probate valuation fees in London start from £245 + VAT for a one bedroom flat and are based on the size of the property. Fees may vary if the property is particularly cluttered or if independent specialists need to be consulted on specific items. See the pricing section above for a full breakdown.
Clear It Out typically allocates one to two hours for the on-site assessment. Following the visit, the team conducts research and compiles the valuation report, with the goal of delivering the completed PDF within three working days of the property visit.
The valuation report is delivered as a PDF. Hard copies are available on request. Clear It Out can also forward the report directly to the estate’s solicitor or executor if required.
Yes. Probate valuations must reflect the open market value of assets at the date of death, as defined under the Inheritance Tax Act 1984, Section 160. Clear It Out carries out all valuations in accordance with these guidelines, providing a report suitable for submission to HMRC or for use by the estate’s solicitor.
Yes. Clear It Out regularly carries out probate valuations on behalf of executors and family members based outside the UK. Access to the property can be arranged via a keyholder, estate agent or solicitor, and keys can be sent to Clear It Out’s offices or collected directly.
Yes. Clear It Out offers a full probate clearance service alongside its valuation service. The value of any items purchased can be offset against the cost of the clearance. See the Probate Clearance page for more information.
Yes. Clear It Out regularly carries out probate valuations on behalf of solicitors, estate agents, probate specialists and will writing companies across London.
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