A disagreement about a property’s value needs more than competing estimates. We provide independent residential valuation evidence, explaining the market information, assumptions and reasoning behind our opinion at the agreed valuation date.
Tell us what is disputed and how the valuation will be used. The question may concern the market value of a home at a particular date or an alleged reduction in value connected with a property issue. We agree the property interest, purpose, date and basis of the opinion before starting work.
An inspection today may differ from the property’s condition at the date in dispute. Earlier photographs, plans, alteration records and previous reports can be important. We consider what evidence is available and explain assumptions where the earlier condition or circumstances cannot be established directly.
Relevant transactions need to be considered in context, including location, size, condition, tenure and timing. An asking price, online estimate or marketing appraisal may have a different purpose from the report required for a dispute. Our report explains the evidence relied upon and how it supports the opinion.
Where a defect or other circumstance is said to have reduced value, the instruction must identify the issue and the comparison required. Repair costs are not automatically the same as a reduction in market value. Technical reports and other specialist evidence may be needed to establish the circumstances on which the valuation is based.
Provide any solicitor’s instructions, existing valuations and relevant timetable. We confirm whether an initial valuation opinion or formal expert evidence is required, who may rely on the report, and the scope and fee. Our opinion is independent and cannot be agreed in advance to support a preferred figure.
Share the property address, the purpose of the report and any deadline or particular concern.
We confirm suitability, scope, fee and arrangements before the work proceeds.
We complete the agreed work and provide the report, with an opportunity to discuss the findings.
We can consider a proposed instruction to review valuation evidence, subject to suitability, conflicts and the documents available. The questions to be addressed and extent of the review are agreed before work begins.
Those services describe particular valuation purposes. Where the value is disputed or evidence is required for proceedings, the instruction and reporting requirements need to reflect that. Tell us both the underlying purpose and the nature of the disagreement.
No. It provides independent valuation evidence within the agreed scope. Negotiation, legal advice and the outcome of the dispute remain separate from our valuation opinion.
Send the property address, the report you need and any deadline. We will confirm the scope, fee and availability before you instruct us.
Discuss an expert instruction