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Probate Valuations in Edinburgh

Open Market Value assessments of inherited jewellery, watches, art, antiques, classic cars, gold and property in Edinburgh and Scotland.

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Probate Valuations in Edinburgh

Edinburgh, as Scotland's capital, has a long tradition of fine art collecting, antique dealing and jewellery craftsmanship. The Edinburgh Sheriff Court processes Confirmation applications, and executors in the city regularly require professional valuations for substantial estate assets.

Edinburgh auction results provide useful comparable sales evidence for the city's art and antiques market. Check that any provider has asset-specific expertise and understands the Scottish Confirmation context where relevant.

For background on how estate assets are valued, see our guide to probate valuations, or view typical probate valuation costs by asset type.

Local Market Knowledge

Edinburgh's New Town and Stockbridge have long been centres for antique dealers, while the city's Georgian and Victorian architecture has preserved many fine collections of period furniture, paintings and decorative arts within family homes. These items frequently require professional valuation when estates pass through Confirmation.

The city's festivals attract international art dealers and collectors, creating a sophisticated local market that affects the Open Market Value of artworks in Edinburgh estates. Scottish Colourists, Edinburgh School painters and works connected to the Royal Scottish Academy are commonly encountered.

Edinburgh's strong financial services sector means many estates exceed the Inheritance Tax threshold. Executors should pay particular attention to valuable items that may have been acquired through the city's many galleries, auction houses and specialist dealers over the decades.

What We Value in Edinburgh

Valuers specialise, so we match the estate to the right one. Select a category to see what is involved.

Before instructing anyone, confirm their credentials, insurance, fee, valuation basis and expected delivery date.

Jewellery

Probate valuations for inherited jewellery — rings, necklaces, bracelets and precious stones assessed at Open Market Value on the date of death.

Typically £50–£150 per item

Watches

Probate valuations for inherited watches, from vintage pieces to Rolex, Omega and Patek Philippe, assessed at Open Market Value on the date of death.

Typically £50–£150 per watch

Art

Probate valuations for paintings, sculpture, prints and collections, assessed at Open Market Value on the date of death by fine art specialists.

Typically £75–£200 per piece

Antiques

Probate valuations for inherited antiques — period furniture, silver, ceramics, clocks and decorative arts assessed at Open Market Value on the date of death.

Typically £100–£300 per visit

Classic Cars

Probate valuations for inherited classic, vintage and collector vehicles — Jaguar, MG, Porsche, Triumph, Aston Martin and all marques assessed at Open Market Value.

Typically £150–£400 per vehicle

Gold & Precious Metals

Probate valuations for bullion bars, Sovereigns, Krugerrands, scrap gold and other precious metals, assessed at Open Market Value on the date of death.

Typically £40–£100 per assessment

Coins & Medals

Probate valuations for coin collections and medals — Sovereigns, Krugerrands, proof sets and campaign groups assessed at Open Market Value on the date of death.

Typically £60–£200 per collection

Property

Probate valuations for houses, flats, land and commercial property, assessed at Open Market Value on the date of death by RICS-registered valuers.

Typically £150–£500 per property

House Contents

Probate valuations for household contents — furniture, silver, jewellery, pictures and general effects assessed at Open Market Value for form IHT407.

Typically £100–£300 per visit

Estate

Probate valuations across a whole estate — property, house contents, jewellery, vehicles and investments assessed at Open Market Value on the date of death.

Typically £350–£1,600 per estate

Probate valuations for quoted and unquoted shareholdings, assessed at the date of death for forms IHT411 and IHT412.

Typically £75–£300 per portfolio

Coverage Area

We cover EH postcodes across Edinburgh and nearby areas including Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Livingston and the Lothians. Send us the postcode and asset type and we will find a valuer who covers it.

If your property falls outside these areas, please submit an enquiry and we will find a valuer who covers it.

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Probate Valuations in Edinburgh

Probate Valuations in Edinburgh

Local Market Knowledge

What We Value in Edinburgh

Jewellery

Watches

Art

Antiques

Classic Cars

Gold & Precious Metals

Coins & Medals

Property

House Contents

Estate

Shares

Coverage Area

Get a Probate Valuation in Edinburgh

Probate Valuations in Edinburgh

Probate Valuations in Edinburgh

Local Market Knowledge

What We Value in Edinburgh

Jewellery

Watches

Art

Antiques

Classic Cars

Gold & Precious Metals

Coins & Medals

Property

House Contents

Estate

Shares

Coverage Area

Get a Probate Valuation in Edinburgh