We provide certified probate valuations of household contents in accordance with HMRC Section 160 of the Inheritance Tax Act 1984. Our experienced valuers will attend the property at a convenient time to carry out a comprehensive assessment of all contents, including furniture, furnishings, personal effects and valuables. A detailed written valuation is then prepared, suitable for submission to solicitors, executors and HMRC.
We pride ourselves on offering a thorough, accurate and sensitive service, understanding that this process often takes place at a difficult time.
Our average charge for a probate contents valuation is £150. This fee will be deducted from your final bill should you choose to proceed with a full property clearance carried out by us.
Working closely with your solicitor, we provide a complete house clearance service regardless of how cluttered of challenging the property may be. With many years of experience, including the clearance of hoarded properties, we understand how distressing this process can be and approach every job with sensitivity and care.
We purchase all remaining items within the property that have a resale value, excluding light fittings, curtains, carets, fixtures and fittings. Our team clears everything from gardens, sheds, lofts, garages and the entire house.
Once cleared the property is left completely empty and ready for marketing with vacant possession, providing peace of mind for you and your conveyancer. We guarantee to purchase all unwanted items at valuation which results in a payment being made to you reducing the overall clearance cost. This avoids the uncertainty of auction estimates, fees and commissions where final sales values can fall significantly short.
“Cleared” means fully cleared. No matter the size of the property we responsibly recycle or dispose of all remaining items to your satisfaction first time. All properties are swept and vacuumed with a premium cleaning service available upon request.
Empty properties can be particularly vulnerable. On instruction our qualified locksmiths will attend the property and change external locks within 48 hours ensuring the premises are secure.
We also offer a property monitoring service to help meet insurance inspection requirements which in turn helps to support ongoing home insurance cover. Visits can be carried out weekly, bi-weekly or monthly, with a detailed log maintained for each inspection, providing peace of mind that the property is being regularly checked and cared for, helping to reduce the risk of insurance issues.
Where required we also provide specialist biohazard cleaning services, carried out discreetly and in full compliance with health and safety regulations. This includes the safe removal and sanitisation of hazardous materials, helping to return the property to a safe and habitable condition.
We also provide comprehensive garden and property maintenance services to ensure the property is left safe, secure and presentable.
Externally this includes cutting back overgrown gardens, clearing pathways, removing waste and general upkeep.
Internally we can arrange repairs to fixtures and fittings, plumbing, boilers and heating systems, helping to keep the property in good working order during the probate process.
To protect the property during colder months we also offer a fully drain down service safeguarding pipework and systems against freezing temperatures and potential damage. Whether preparing the property for sale, rental or long term vacancy. our maintenance services help preserve its condition and value.
