Disputed valuation

Disputed property valuations can be a significant cause of frustration, create emotional and financial strain for all parties involved, and can threaten the financial viability of farms, rural businesses, and multi-generational estates. From triggering HMRC investigations into inheritance tax reliefs to stalling major diversification projects, a contested valuation can create severe friction between family members, stakeholders, and tax authorities. When property valuations are disputed, it’s important to seek guidance from a trusted expert who can provide professional, impartial advice.

Our disputed valuation services

We work with private individuals, farmers, landowners, trusts, and legal professionals to resolve disputes in a wide range of circumstances, including defending challenges from HMRC regarding Capital Gains Tax, probate, and crucial reliefs, resolving rent review disagreements, challenging "hope value" assessments for development land, and negotiating fair compensation for compulsory purchase orders.

Our extensive experience means we understand the challenges of disputed valuations and can provide transparent, well-evidenced reports. Our team of RICS Registered Valuers can also deliver impartial and professional RICS Red Book valuations that can be relied upon for a range of legal purposes, and we can serve as expert witnesses, providing testimony and advice in mediation, arbitration, or court proceedings.

We work across a number of specialised sectors, including farms and estates, rural investment portfolios, development land, renewable energy schemes, natural capital, minerals, forestry, viticulture, telecoms and rural commercial.

Expert advice you can trust

The shared values of integrity, trust, and mutual respect that Strutt & Parker began with in 1885 remain core to our business today. Our valuation experts work with unfaltering commitment to clients and act with diligence and professionalism to gain a fair outcome. Whether you are an individual pursuing a fair settlement or a legal professional needing robust evidence to support your disputed valuation case, our specialists are here to help.