We know that dealing with probate can be a difficult time. We provide a sensitive and confidential service. Our valuers are very experienced and experts in their field.
Valuation
When somebody who owns property dies, a valuation is normally required so that the executors of the will can apply for probate before the property is released to the beneficiaries of the estate. This can prove complicated and difficult for the executors, particularly where the property includes farms and rural property.
We have an experienced team of RICS-qualified valuers who will be able to help you bring it all together in one clear valuation report.
RICS Red Book Valuations
All our property valuers are RICS Registered Valuers meeting the globally recognised highest valuation standards and can provide RICS “Red Book” valuations which are required for most probate valuations.
Types of property and other assets we value
- Residential
- Farms and land
- Equestrian property
- Woodland
- Livestock
- Contractors and farm machinery and plant
- Motor vehicles, including classic cars
Photo of King Farm, Woodchurch – We provided a valuation for probate and are now entrusted to sell the farm.
Specialist Agricultural Knowledge
All our valuers are Fellows of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) a specialist professional body for agricultural and rural valuers.
Our team can provide professional advice and valuation expertise on issues affecting probate valuations of rural property including the availability and values relating to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR).
We work closely with your professional advisors throughout the process.
With increasing scrutiny from HMRC with regards to agricultural property, it is important to obtain a well-prepared, detailed report.
Property disposals
With offices in Ashford and Tenterden, Hobbs Parker Estate Agents are well placed to provide disposal and marketing advice for a wide range of property types, including country houses and village property. We can also provide marketing valuations, where a formal RICS probate valuation may not be required.
We also have a specialist team that advises on the disposal of farms, land, and equestrian property throughout Kent and East Sussex.
Photo of Stone Farm, Stone, Tenterden – A detached 5-bedroom house with land which we valued for probate and then sold.
Livestock, contractors and farm machinery and plant
As Kent’s largest firm of independent auctioneers, we can advise on the disposal of both live and deadstock with particular experience in the sale of livestock, farm machinery and contractors plant.
Motor vehicles
We hold around 130 car auctions per year from our Ashford site including specialist sales of classic cars and motorcycles and boats. The team can provide valuation and disposal advice in connection with all vehicle types.
We make it easy for you or your client to sell your car for the best price and with little hassle.
Other Specialist Services
Farms and Land
Agricultural land and rural property for sale in Kent and Sussex by auction, tender and private treaty.
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Planning Consultants
We’ll help you with all aspects of planning to maximum the value and potential of your properties.
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Development Consultants
We advise clients throughout the South East on the promotion and sale of development land.
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