Our property valuation experts will gather details about your home. For example, how many bedrooms the property has, the number of bathrooms and reception rooms and whether it's a detached, semi-detached or a terraced home. They will also take into account the age of the property as well as its size, including any outside space.

The more data we are able to gather on a property, the more accurate our estimates will be. Our processes incorporate verification of data, such as title deeds, inspections, measurements, property due diligence, market comparisons, detailed valuation methodology and the use of valuation models, where appropriate. This is supported by our national agency coverage with over 130 offices.

An in-person property valuation allows our experts to give you a more accurate figure face-to-face than an online valuation could.

The will be able to assess the unique condition of your property, any developments that have been made to the property, as well as looking at the way your home has been decorated. All these factors can have an affect on how much a property is worth, and only an in-person valuation will be able to take these factors into account.

For in an in-person property valuation we will gather information about your home ourselves, for example, the number of bedrooms, bathrooms and reception rooms, its age and whether it’s detached, a semi or terrace. We may ask you questions about the property such as whether any developments have been made.

Don’t worry too much if you’re unsure of some of the details of your property, it's just important to understand that missing information could affect the result.

No, you don't have to pay to have your home valued.

Virtual valuations remain an important option and we recognise many people will be unable or reluctant to invite anyone into their home.

It’s important to emphasise that these are provided as part of our estate agency role and they should not be confused with a valuation for lending purposes, for example. Neither do they replace a face-to-face market appraisal which will still need to happen when conditions allow. 

But what they do give is a head start – an indication of price were you to sell – as well as an opportunity for advice and to discuss the local market.