Valuations for secured lending
Strutt & Parker acts on behalf of many of the major lending institutions. We provide valuations on residential and mixed use properties for owner occupation, investment and development in London and the Home Counties.

We act for many of the major banks and lending institutions including:

Adam and Company

Allied Irish Bank

Anglo Irish Bank

Bank of Ireland

Bank of Scotland

Barclays Bank

Bristol & West

Butterfield Private Bank

C.Hoare & Co.

Citibank

Clydesdale Bank

Coutts & Co

EFG Private Bank

Handelsbanken

HSBC

Investec Private Bank

Kleinwort Benson

Lloyds TSB

National Westminster Bank Plc

Rothschild

Royal Bank of Canada

Royal Bank of Scotland

SG Hambros

Schroders

United Trust Bank

Weatherbys Bank

Valuations for taxation
Our valuation services cover most areas of taxation. We give tailored and clear valuation advice, which is reviewed regularly to ensure it remains appropriate to your needs and in the light of ever-changing tax laws.

Valuations for matrimonial and other forms of litigation
We are regularly instructed either as joint expert or independent experts. We provide valuations as an expert witness in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules.

In all cases we act effectively, independently and discreetly.

Valuations for probate
At a time of sadness we provide in-depth valuations on a wide range of residential property across London and the Home Counties. Our service is characterised by being in-depth, efficient and acting with consideration at all times.

Valuations for leasehold enfranchisement
We are experienced in advising private clients in relation to the extension of their leases, or the acquisition of a freehold interest.

Not only do we provide initial valuation advice, but we regularly negotiate terms on the client’s behalf. Most enfranchisement applications are agreed without dispute but following sensible and constructive negotiations. This is a complex area of law where there are a number of options open to any leaseholder. Our valuation team will quickly be able to ascertain your rights under the various acts and advise promptly on the best way to proceed.

Lease extensions

Extending the lease of your flat is a worthwhile exercise as it protects the value of your investment. You have the right to extend the lease of your flat if you have owned for two years or more. If you are buying a flat, you can ask the seller to serve a notice (provided they have owned it for two years) and assign the benefit of that right to you as part of the sale.

Buying your freehold (flats)

If you are in a flat, you can buy the freehold of the building collectively with other lessees. There are specific rules and restrictions depending on the property. We have successfully acted on behalf of lessees of buildings in many different locations.

Buying your freehold (houses)

You can buy the freehold of your house, in most cases, if you have owned it for two years.

We are experienced in advising clients of the price that should be paid for the freehold on a wide range of houses, mostly within London.

Expert witness
We regularly provide expert witness reports and court evidence, including pre-trial expert witness negotiation.