Greater London · Local coverage

Probate Valuations in London

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

Get a Valuation How the process works

No obligation · We respond to every enquiry

Probate Valuations in London

London estates can include fine jewellery acquired in Hatton Garden, art collected through Mayfair galleries and watches purchased on Bond Street. Personal representatives need reasonable date-of-death values and supporting evidence proportionate to the assets involved.

With auction houses such as Christie's, Sotheby's and Bonhams based in London, Open Market Value assessments can draw on extensive sale records. The appropriate specialist depends on the asset, from jewellery and watches to property, art and collections.

London has a high concentration of valuation specialists, but availability and suitability still need checking. Verify relevant expertise, credentials, insurance, methodology and fees before instruction; HMRC does not approve particular valuers.

Where the estate includes a house or flat, a RICS surveyor covering London can provide a Red Book probate valuation at the date of death, typically for £150 to £500. See house valuation for probate for when that is needed rather than an estate agent appraisal.

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

Get a valuation in London

Local Market Knowledge

London property can make nil-rate bands, exemptions and reliefs especially relevant to an estate's tax position. Where an estate is taxable, the values of jewellery, art, watches, antiques and gold can affect the reported tax, so use Open Market Value evidence rather than insurance replacement figures.

The capital's multicultural heritage also means London estates often include items with specific cultural significance and specialist market value. South Asian gold jewellery — particularly 22-carat sets from the Indian subcontinent — is a common feature of estates in boroughs such as Southall, Wembley, Tooting and Tower Hamlets. Chinese ceramics, Japanese prints, and African art are also regularly encountered. These items require probate valuers with cross-cultural expertise and access to specialist auction comparables.

London's distinct neighbourhoods contribute to the character of local estates: designer jewellery, contemporary art, luxury watches, period furniture, silverware, maritime memorabilia and inherited gold may all call for different market evidence. A room-by-room screening can help identify items needing specialist input.

Probate applications in England and Wales are handled through centralised HMCTS services rather than a London-registry requirement. If an IHT400 is needed, retain the evidence supporting each material figure; a professional report may help but cannot guarantee that HMRC will not ask questions.

What We Value in London

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 at Open Market Value on the date of death. When an estate agent appraisal is enough, when a RICS Red Book valuation is the safer choice, and what each costs.

Typically £150–£500 per property

House Contents

What house contents are really worth for probate, how to build a room-by-room inventory for form IHT407, and when a professional contents valuation is worth the fee.

Typically £100–£300 per visit

Estate

Work out the gross and net value of an estate for probate, see whether Inheritance Tax is likely, and find out which assets need a professional valuation. Includes a free estate value calculator.

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 London postcodes including E, EC, N, NW, SE, SW, W and WC, as well as nearby areas. Send us the postcode and asset type and we will find a valuer who covers it.

Towns and districts covered

Probate valuations in Kensington, Chelsea, Westminster, Hampstead, Richmond, Wimbledon, Greenwich, Islington, Ealing, Croydon, Bromley, Barnet and the surrounding area, for houses, flats, house contents, jewellery, art, antiques and vehicles. A valuer visits the property; nothing needs to be sent anywhere.

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

We also cover probate valuations in Surrey, probate valuations in Hampshire, probate valuations in Sussex and probate valuations in East Yorkshire.

Get Started

Get a Probate Valuation in London

Tell us about the estate and we will put you in touch with an independent valuer covering London and Greater London. Confirm their scope, fee and timing before you instruct them.

Get a Valuation

Confidential · No obligation

Probate Valuations in London

Probate Valuations in London

Local Market Knowledge

What We Value in London

Jewellery

Watches

Art

Antiques

Classic Cars

Gold & Precious Metals

Coins & Medals

Property

House Contents

Estate

Shares

Coverage Area

Towns and districts covered

Get a Probate Valuation in London

Probate Valuations in London

Probate Valuations in London

Local Market Knowledge

What We Value in London

Jewellery

Watches

Art

Antiques

Classic Cars

Gold & Precious Metals

Coins & Medals

Property

House Contents

Estate

Shares

Coverage Area

Towns and districts covered

Get a Probate Valuation in London