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Valuing your Home
The value of your home is the price a buyer or a tenant is prepared
to pay. Search the local area for similar properties and value
accordingly. Please note Estate Agents and/or Surveyors carry out a professional valuation which
take into account a number of factors and which is recognised by the financial institutions
Land Registry Records
The Land Registry now provides information on the price paid for
properties in your area. Check out the following websites who have
access to official Land Registry Records
www.thisishouseprices.co.uk
www.hometrack.co.uk
Online Valuation
E-valuations provide online valuations without visiting the property.
They take into account local information, Land Registry records as
well as information provided by yourself. Hometrack also provide online valuation
www.e-valuations.co.uk www.hometrack.co.uk
Research the local area.
Request the local estate agents for details of similar properties.
Many people invite 2-3 local estate agents to provide a valuation
before deciding to sell. Remember some estate agents may overvalue
the properties to get instruction and then request a reduction later.
However reputable estate agents will suggest a realistic price.
Check out the local papers for similar properties
Internet
Search the internet for similar properties in your area. Search our
partner websites as well as top search engines.
Important
Decide on what is the minimum offer you will accept. Do not be
tempted to price too high just to test the water. You won’t get
any enquiries and could lose buyers. Some people ask for their
minimum price while others ask for a slightly higher figure to
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