Desktop Valuation
Service Description, Benefits & Features
A Desktop or Remote Valuation refers to an inspection that is conducted using information accessible via online platforms and does not require the surveyor to physically attend the property at any stage. This is achieved reviewing comparable properties, that are situated within the local area, information from various commercial and government funded websites. This includes Ordnance Survey map validation, general insurance qualification, flood risk assessment, subsidence risk, and collation of online datasets to establish the market valuation, as well as local knowledge from an experienced valuer. By combining these features with our wealth of professional experience, you can obtain an indication of the market value without having to incur the costs of a full inspection.
When compared with our standard valuation services, these remote appraisals are a quick way of obtaining a professional estimate on a property value. From the point of instruction, you can expect to have received our appraisal by the end of the next working day. This makes it the fastest way to obtain an independent valuation. There are also significant advantages when it comes to the logistical implications. For instance, with no physical entry being required to the property, you will not have the inconvenience of arranging a suitable date for the surveyor to attend or liaising with the estate agent to organise access. What’s more, if you are a landlord and thinking about putting your property on the market but don’t yet wish to notify the tenants, the remote assessment can offer a far more discrete method of valuation.
We would generally recommend our Desktop Valuations for any property that has been kept in reasonable repair and is situated in a heavily populated area, with a wealth of comparable properties available. By choosing a neighbourhood with a large number of similar houses, the assessment will not only be quicker but also accurate to the local property market.
External & Internal Inspection Valuation
Service Description, Benefits & Features
This valuation uses all the same valuation tools detailed in the Desktop Valuation, but includes a physical external and internal inspection of the property in providing a specialist opinion on the property’s worth with a visual appreciation of the property and the local area.
Properties do not always convey their true worth from a Desktop Valuation, and this gives assistance to the Buyer in ensuring they’re making a confident and informed decision, based on the knowledge of a regional expert. In addition to this, our valuations can also afford a prospective homeowner with an increased sense of security, as well as a basis from which to effectively renegotiate the property’s true value with the seller. Helping to guarantee that the customer is not being misled or overcharged for their new home.
Retrospective Valuation
Service Description, Benefits & Features
A Retrospective Valuation is a valuation of the property at a date that pre-dates the Surveyor’s inspection. The valuation will provide the customer with an accurate price at the specified date in time.
