No. We provide independent property valuation advice. Legal advice should be obtained from a solicitor or qualified legal adviser.

Where a report is required for formal proceedings, this must be discussed and agreed before the instruction begins. This ensures the scope of work and report format are appropriate for the intended purpose.

We can provide matrimonial valuations for houses, rural homes, farms, agricultural land, woodland, paddocks, cottages, commercial property, development land, equestrian property and mixed-use property.

Yes. We can be instructed by one party, a solicitor or another professional adviser. Before accepting the instruction, we will confirm the purpose of the valuation and any relevant reporting requirements.

Yes, in some cases both parties may agree to instruct one valuer to provide an impartial report. This should be discussed with the relevant solicitors or advisers before the valuation is commissioned.

In many matrimonial matters, a RICS Red Book valuation is advisable because it provides a formal, evidence-based report prepared by a qualified RICS Registered Valuer. Solicitors and advisers often prefer this level of reporting where clarity, independence and professional standards are important.

A matrimonial valuation is an independent property valuation prepared for divorce, separation or financial settlement purposes. It helps establish market value so that property can be considered as part of the wider financial arrangements.