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Excellent service provided by Merit Estates. Great communication, friendly and efficient. Would recommend to anyone.Cath Lumby
Excellent service, well worth the money. Checked everything in the house and a great report easy to followIan Cooper
Fantastic service received from Richard at BD surveyors. He was by far the cheapest quote I received!Elliott Fenn
Excellent service from start to finish. Didn't rush us to get one done, and suggested we wait until other parts of the buying process were complete before arranging a timeMatthew Bayley
Can't thank Rob enough, really helped me out. Was quick and gave me some helpful advice before completing the survey.Danielle Cross
Competitive price and good communication. Report was thorough and well presented.Fiona Mayo
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A Help to Buy Valuation determines how much you owe on your Help to Buy Equity Loan, based on the current market value of the property.
The process consists of a physical inspection of your home, combined with market research. This must be completed by a RICS-registered valuer.
A Help to Buy Valuation is necessary when you want to sell, remortgage or buy more shares in your HTB home.
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Help to Buy (HTB) is the name of a set of government schemes designed to help first-time buyers purchase a home.
These included the Help to Buy ISA, Shared Ownership, and the Help to Buy: Equity Loan scheme.
While the Help to Buy ISA is no longer open to new applicants, and the Equity Loan scheme has ended in England, it remains active in Wales until September 2026.
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When the surveyor visits the home, they will consider the following:
They will also compare your property to recently sold homes in the area to help determine its market value.
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You’ll need a Help to Buy Valuation when you sell your home, are remortgaging, buying more shares (staircasing), or paying off your equity loan in full.
The valuation must be carried out by a RICS-registered surveyor and is valid for 3 months from the date of inspection. It must also be submitted to Target HCA, the government-appointed administrator, within 5 working days of being issued.
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Your valuation report will include an overview of the property, including the size, age, location, and whether it is freehold or leasehold. It will also include data on sales history.
The report will list at least three comparable properties that have sold recently, typically within a two-mile radius and similar in size, age, and type. It will also contain a summary of the local housing market and an explanation of how the valuer arrived at the estimated market value.
To meet the requirements set by Target HCA, the report must be:
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Compare nowA RICS Valuation Report costs approximately £452* based on the average UK house price of £292,000.
Factors that influence the cost of valuation include property size, age, and location.
For more information see: How Much Does a RICS Valuation Cost?
*Based on the average service costs for Compare My Move users. See how our data works.
The valuation is valid for 3 months from the date it is produced. According to the government website, it must be sent to government administrators within 5 working days of being issued.
