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 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

We booked a level 3 survey. Survey was well conducted and very helpful and detailed.

Our only feedback would be that we were told repeatedly they would be able to give us guidance on costs for certain works to the house, which in fairness they did do over the phone. However, after telling us they would send this to us in writing (so we could provide evidence to the estate agent for renegotiation) they then ignored our emails and eventually refused to give us cost estimates in writing, which I understand is a liability thing but they should have just told us this from the beginning.
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Bekah A
5/11/2026

We used Crown as both our estate agent and surveyor on our recent sale and purchase. On top of offering very reasonable commission fees, we found Yassar to be knowledgeable about the market and area. The marketing of our flat online was superb, excellent photos which helped make ours stand out.

We also instructed a level 3 survey on our purchase which was extremely detailed. It helped to identify some areas of concern which we ended up investigating further.

We have found the whole experience with Crown to be excellent and would certainly recommend their services.
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tom davey
4/23/2026
Great service and support throughout and professional survey
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Sam
4/22/2026

Simple, straightforward. You get what you pay for. I would definitely recommend them.
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Glen Padiyar
4/15/2026

We are extremely impressed by the level 3 survey carried out by Crown Surveyors. Excellent communication from start to finish, and delivered some valuable insights. Their team is very professional, and provided clear and precise reports on the property we are purchasing. Highly recommended.
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Bart Forster
4/13/2026

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.