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Professional Valuations

Formal Red Book valuations for probate, loan security, succession planning and capital gains tax.

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Rural Team

Contact our rural team directly for more information on our services.

Professional Valuations

Butler Sherborn's team of RICS Registered valuers have significant experience in valuing Farms, Estates, Residential and Equestrian property. We can provide formal property valuations in accordance with the RICS valuation standards (“Red Book”) or more informal advice for a wide range of land and property management purposes, across the Cotswolds.

Butler Sherborn regularly carries out property valuations for:

  • Secured bank lending
  • Probate and Inheritance Tax (IHT)
  • Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
  • Ownership restructuring
  • Matrimonial proceedings
  • Purchase and sale
  • Litigation
  • Stock taking
  • Compensation claims
  • Expert witness
  • Covenants and uplift clauses

Service

Our guiding principle is to put the highest levels of personal service at the heart of our business.

Reach

Leveraging unrivalled local networks, an extensive database, and an associated London office for comprehensive market coverage.

Local Knowledge

Cotswolds Property Specialists: Experts in rural properties, Cotswolds villages, character properties and country estates.

Results

Over £1 billion in property sales - with a track record of swift transactions, accurate guide prices and delighted clients.

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Market Appraisal

Wondering what your property is worth?

Book a confidential market appraisal, with one of our Cotswolds property experts to understand what your property could be worth. Prefer virtual? We can do that too.

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