House Valuation for Probate / Inheritance Tax (IHT)

Accurate, HMRC-Compliant House Valuations - London & Essex

RICS Registered Valuers and Regulated Surveyors

When dealing with a house for probate / Inheritance Tax purposes, one of the most important steps is obtaining a reliable house valuation. An accurate House valuation ensures compliance with HMRC requirements and protects executors from costly disputes.

At Crown Surveyors, we provide professional probate valuations carried out by experienced RICS Registered Valuers and Regulated Surveyors, helping you navigate inheritance tax with confidence.

What Is a House Valuation for Probate?

A house valuation for probate is the process of determining the open market value of a property at the date of death. This figure is required when calculating the total value of an estate for inheritance tax purposes.

It forms a key part of the probate process and is used to:

Calculate inheritance tax liability
Complete HMRC probate forms (such as IHT400)
Ensure legal compliance for executors
Provide evidence if HMRC reviews the estate

An incorrect valuation can delay probate or trigger a HMRC challenge, so accuracy is critical.

How Probate Valuation Affects Inheritance Tax

Inheritance tax is typically charged at 40% on estates above the threshold, making property valuation a major financial factor.

Because property often represents the largest asset in an estate, even small valuation differences can significantly impact tax liability.

HMRC may review valuations and compare them to actual sale prices or local market data, so accuracy is essential.

Types of Houses We Value in London & Essex

We provide probate valuations across a wide range of house property types:

Period houses (Victorian, Edwardian)
Townhouses and mews houses
Listed buildings
Ex-local authority housing
New-build developments
Terraced, detached and semi-detached Houses
Bungalows
Houses with annexes or outbuildings

We also handle complex properties, including:

Properties with development potential
Portfolio valuations

Why Choose Us

Our surveyors have extensive knowledge of:

London borough property markets
Essex commuter towns
Local demand trends and comparable sales evidence
Different house types in London and Essex
High-value and complex estate valuations

CROWN Survey & Valuation

309 Hoe Street, London, E17 9AG

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Crown Survey & Valuation

Based on 323 reviews

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I had a great experience with this company from start to finish. I actually found them through ChatGPT while looking for a local surveyor, and I’m really glad I did.

The team were friendly, professional and helpful throughout the process, keeping me informed and making everything straightforward. The survey report was detailed, and the follow-up call with the surveyor was especially worthwhile. They took the time to talk me through the findings, answer all of my questions and explain things in a way that was easy to understand. I came away feeling much more informed and confident about the property.

I’d definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and reliable local surveyor.
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Niamh
7/04/2026

A local business, they provided a great service. Quick to pick up the phone to explain things, and they provided lots of advice to us 1st time buyers. Will use again
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L Chalmers
6/30/2026

CSV did a prompt survey, which was thorough and highlighted many issues that I hadn't been aware of, they also included helpful information about the location and an overview. I then had a very useful conversation with the Surveyor, who was friendly, well-informed and helpful. CSV were excellent value, quickly answered my requests and helped me enormously in the daunting task of buying a property. I recommend them without reservation.
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Amanda Root
6/25/2026
From the outset, communication was really good with an initial call to talk through the process & follow up call to review the Level 3 Survey findings.
The report itself was thorough & the inclusion of drone photography was really helpful. The report gave us a good understanding of the properties condition.
Thanks CSV!
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Gareth Dennis-Jones
6/20/2026

This firm was recommended to me by a neighbour two floors below me, whose flat they had valued six months earlier. They then valued mine, a higher floor in the same building, at around £35,000 less than my neighbour's, citing "market conditions." Yet my neighbour's flat sold extremely quickly, the market hasn't fallen since, and recent sales in the building have actually been higher, with the comparable flats closest to mine selling for more than my neighbour's did. A higher flat valued below a lower one, six months on and in a stable market, simply doesn't add up.

Beyond the valuation itself, the report was littered with errors. Disappointed, and wouldn't recommend.
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A B
6/12/2026

Crown survey and valuation excellent communication all the way through with a thorough survey and follow up call everything done on time
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Permjit
5/19/2026
Very detailed report. took the time to go through report over the phone, addressing our concerns and also reviewing quotes for repair work that the seller had already received to see if they matched the concerns in the report. Good knowledge of local area
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Olivia L
5/19/2026

I was really happy with the survey and valuation crown did for me. They were friendly, professional and took the time to discuss the survey in a very patient, jargon-free way. Would definitely recommend. Thank you!
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harriet f
5/14/2026

perfect, quick and effortless. 5 star
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Bob D
5/14/2026

At Crown Survey & Valuation, we are RICS Registered Valuers with extensive experience in residential valuations. Our valuations are thorough, efficient, and designed to give you exactly what you need to make an informed decisions.