Bereavement is never easy for anyone. When a beloved family member or friend dies and leaves their property to you, you will need to get a valuation of a property even if you aren’t selling it, in order to complete the Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Inheritance Tax form. You must obtain this before you can get a ‘Grant of Representation’, which means that you will have legal ownership of it.
As property is usually the most valuable part of any will, it is strongly recommended you use an RICS qualified Chartered Surveyor in order to undertake an unbiased and professional evaluation of the property, during what can often be a difficult and distressing time.