by Thandava S | Mar 30, 2026 | Guides
Help to Buy Valuation Rejected? Common Reasons & How to Avoid Them When managing an estate, one of the most important responsibilities is ensuring the property is valued correctly for probate. HMRC carefully reviews valuations submitted for Inheritance Tax (IHT),...
by Thandava S | Feb 25, 2026 | Guides
Help to Buy Valuation Rejected? Common Reasons & How to Avoid Them If you bought your home using the Help to Buy equity loan scheme and are now planning to sell, remortgage or staircase, you’ll need a formal Help to Buy valuation. Most homeowners assume this is a...
by Thandava S | Feb 25, 2026 | Guides
How Much Does a Help to Buy Valuation Cost in 2026? If you bought your home using the Help to Buy equity loan scheme and are now planning to sell, remortgage or staircase, you’ll need an independent valuation before you can proceed. One of the first questions most...
by Thandava S | Jan 30, 2026 | Guides
When Do You Need a Help to Buy Valuation? A Step-by-Step Guide If you purchased your home using a Help to Buy equity loan, there will come a point when you need an independent valuation. Whether you are selling, remortgaging or repaying part of your loan, Homes...
by Thandava S | Jan 30, 2026 | Guides
How Accurate Are Online Property Valuation Tools Compared to RICS Valuations? If you’ve ever searched “what is my house worth?” or “value property online”, you’ll know how tempting online property valuation tools can be. With just a postcode and a few...
by Thandava S | Dec 16, 2025 | Guides
RICS Valuation vs Estate Agent Valuation: What’s the Difference in Real Terms? If you need to know how much a property is worth, you’ll often come across two options: a RICS valuation or an estate agent valuation. While both provide a figure, they are used for very...
