RICS Valuation
A professional valuation of the property
Trusted by thousands of delighted customers
“This was a quick and painless experience when looking for a property valuation for a help to buy loan payback. From start to finish was only a few days and the report was completed within a day after the visit! Fantastic service, would highly recommend.”- AA North
Your Valuation Report
An easy to read Valuation Report prepared by a qualified RICS surveyor and Registered Valuer. The property is inspected for valuation purposes only so will not contain detailed comments on condition or defects. A Valuation Report can be used for various purposes including: Help to Buy, Shared Ownership, Taxation, Probate and for a Private Sale.
Basic Inspection
Basic valuation inspection by Registered Valuer
Professional Valuation
Professional opinion of value
Sale Comparables
Recent comparable sales evidence is included
Help to Buy
Valuation Report prepared for use by Target HCA
Shared Ownership
Valuation Report prepared for your Housing Association
Taxation
Asset valuation for tax purposes
Probate
Valuation Report prepared for the Executor
Private Sale
A professional opinion of current market value
Basic Inspection
Basic valuation inspection by Registered Valuer
Professional Valuation
Professional opinion of value
Sale Comparables
Recent comparable sales evidence is included
Help to Buy
Valuation Report prepared for use by Target HCA
Shared Ownership
Valuation Report prepared for your Housing Association
Taxation
Asset valuation for tax purposes
Probate
Valuation Report prepared for the Executor
Private Sale
A professional opinion of current market value
Professional Valuation Report
A qualified RICS Valuer’s report giving an expert professional opinion on the market value as at the date of valuation. This should not be confused with a typical high street Estate Agent’s free sales valuation.
You will need a formal report to be acceptable for probate and tax purposes which you will be able to rely upon.
Compare RICS Surveys and Valuations
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| Survey Type | RICS Valuation | RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer Survey) | RICS Level 3 (Building Survey) |
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| Inspection by RICS qualified surveyor | |||
| Type of inspection | Basic | Standard | Detailed |
| Reinstatement cost | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Market valuation | Optional | ||
| Property sales comparables | |||
| Old and historic property | |||
| Large extensions or alterations | |||
| Planned extension or alterations | |||
| Property in poor condition | |||
| Non-standard construction | |||
| Condition ratings | |||
| Visible issues and defects reported | |||
| Problems requiring urgent attention | |||
| Areas requiring further investigation | |||
| Maintenance advice | |||
| Photos of defects | |||
| Energy efficiency ratings | |||
| Future impact of repairs and materials | |||
| Potential problems due to hidden defects | |||
| Repair options and timeline | |||
| Estimated cost of repairs | Optional Extra | ||
| Comments about energy improvements | |||
| Pricing | From £259 | From £469 | From £739 |
Frequently asked questions
What areas do you cover?
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We have over 70 surveyors and cover the majority of the UK. However, we do not currently cover Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Are your surveyors RICS qualified?
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Yes all of our surveyors are qualified members of the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).
What qualification will my surveyor have?
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All qualified RICS surveyors have the following designations after their names: AssocRICS, MRICS, or FRICS . You can check your surveyor’s qualification on the RICS website under “Is your surveyor qualified?”
Do you use trainee surveyors?
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No, we do not use trainee surveyors. All of our surveyors are fully experienced and fully qualified RICS members. Therefore you can be certain that your property will be both inspected by and reported upon by a fully qualified RICS surveyor.
Can I have a sample report sent to me?
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Yes we’re happy to supply a sample report. Please call our booking team on 0330 113 1133.
How quickly can I book the surveyor?
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We usually have appointments available within the next few days.
If I have had a cheaper quote will you match it?
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We offer a quality service provided by fully experienced and qualified surveyors. We keep our prices low by using technology to speed up the delivery of your report. Your own quote may not be from a firm which works this way, however we’d be happy to take a look and see what we can do.
When do I pay for the valuation?
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You can either pay for the valuation when you book it, or you can provisionally reserve the surveyor appointment and pay when we email you with details of how to pay. Payment is required prior to the appointment being fully confirmed. We accept all major credit and debit cards and you can also pay via PayPal.
Do you offer Help to Buy or Shared Ownership valuations?
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Yes we do. We are very experienced at providing these types of valuation and we are very familiar with the requirements that Target HCA and many Housing Associations need within the reports.
How long after the survey has been completed will I receive the report?
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We aim to get the report to you within 5 working days but you’ll see from our Trustpilot Reviews that we regularly deliver the report to our customers even quicker.
Can you get the report to me quicker than 5 working days?
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Many of our surveyors will deliver the report more quickly, depending on the size and construction of the property.
How will your surveyor identify themselves when arriving at the property?
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All our surveyors have a Houzecheck identification card and will introduce themselves upon arrival.
What COVID precautions do your surveyors take?
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Our surveyors are following current industry and RICS guidance. They will utilise face masks, sanitising hand gel and disposable gloves. We ask the property owner to open internal doors so that surveyors can move freely around the property and to open windows for air flow ventilation.
How do I know that you will provide a good service?
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To date, we have provided over 11,000 surveys and valuations to happy customers and pride ourselves on the quality of our service. Please feel free to check out our Trustpilot and Google Reviews.
How will the report be sent to me?
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The report will be sent to you via email.
What happens if I need to reschedule or cancel the appointment?
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We are very flexible and receptive to customer needs. We have an understanding Customer Services team which is happy to help you. If you need to reschedule to another date, we can arrange this for you free of charge prior to the inspection taking place. If you no longer need the appointment, as long as you give us 24-hours’ notice prior to the inspection taking place, we will arrange a full refund of the product fee paid.
What happens if I have a query after the report has been completed?
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We have a dedicated Customer Services team which will be happy to help you with any query you may have. Please call the team on 0208 936 9033 or email to: team@houzecheck.com.
What happens if I need to complain?
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We take complaints very seriously. Please put your complaint in writing to our Customer Services team, email: team@houzecheck.com which will acknowledge your complaint and investigate your concerns.
A Cheaper, Faster and Objective way to survey and value residential property
Office hours:
Monday to Friday 9am to 6:30pm
Call:
0330 113 1133
Email:
hello@houzecheck.com
Our local RICS surveyors cover most postcodes in the following areas: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Cheshire, Durham, East Sussex, Essex, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, Lancashire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Northumberland, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Suffolk, Surrey, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, West Sussex
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