Impartial Property Valuations for Divorce and Separation
A matrimonial valuation is an independent assessment of a property’s market value carried out during divorce or separation, often used to help divide assets fairly.
These valuations may be informal or court-compliant (Single Joint Expert reports).
Support During Divorce or Separation
We understand that if you are needing this service, that there will be a multitude of considerations for you but the property valuation can be one less thing to worry about when passed to us.
Impartial, Professional Valuation You Can Rely On
Whether the situation between the parties involved is amicable or contentious, an independent Chartered Surveyor’s report will help all involved in relation to the value of a home or investment property.
A valuation for matrimonial purposes aims to provide a Market Valuation, which can be used to decide how joint property assets are divided between parties involved in divorce proceedings.
We can carry out valuations for either party to make absolutely sure an impartial value is established through professional judgement. We also carry out valuations for mediators or directly for the Court.
- RICS registered valuers
- Impartial and professional
- Accurate market value
Types Of Matrimonial Valuations We Offer:
Single Joint Expert (SJE) Valuations
An SJE valuation is formally instructed by both parties (or ordered by the court) with one surveyor acting impartially for both sides. This type of report is prepared in line with the Civil Procedure Rules and is intended for use in legal proceedings, offering a balanced and court-accepted view of the property’s value.
Informal Valuations
An informal matrimonial valuation is often used during early discussions or mediation, where both parties seek an independent view of the property's market value without formal court involvement. These valuations help inform negotiations and are suitable when both sides are cooperating voluntarily.
- RICS Red Book compliant
- Civil Procedure Rules 1998 compliant
- Instruct as individuals or joint parties
Using Matrimonial Valuations
A Matrimonial Valuation Report will provide you with an accurate value of the property which you can then take forward with your separation proceedings.
The valuation can be undertaken on behalf of one of the parties, or alternatively, both parties can jointly instruct a Chartered Surveyor to undertake a valuation of the property.
Within our team we have RICS Registered Expert Witness Surveyors who have specialism in preparing reports for Court purposes.
Report Compliance and How to Get Started
Our Matrimonial Valuations not only comply with the rules and guidelines of the RICS Red Book, if required, they can also be undertaken in accordance with complying with part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) 1998.
If you need a Matrimonial Valuation, do get in touch whether by phone, email or via our online forms. Whilst we offer online services with instant quotes for speed and efficiency, our friendly team are on the other end of the phone or email if you have queries or want to talk the process through.
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Why Bartley West?
Bartley West Limited has been a specialist Survey & Valuation firm across the South of England since 2012, All valuations are undertaken only by a fully qualified MRICS RICS Registered Valuer with the knowledge and expertise needed to undertake the work for you. We provide our advice to you in a way that is clear, easy to understand, compliant with requirements and delivered within your required timescales.
- Regulated by RICS
- Our surveyors share a wealth of experience and local knowledge
- Specialists in valuation & surveys since 2012
FAQs
Frequently asked questions and answers
A matrimonial valuation is a formal assessment of a property’s market value carried out during divorce or separation proceedings. It is typically used to help divide shared assets fairly between parties.
The valuation may be requested informally by one party or formally instructed as a Single Joint Expert (SJE) report, where both parties (or the court) agree on one chartered surveyor to provide an impartial and independent valuation in accordance with Part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules.
Matrimonial valuations are most commonly required for:
- The family home
- Buy-to-let or investment properties
- Second homes or jointly owned assets
These reports are expected to be objective, transparent, and compliant with RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) standards.
The surveyor will inspect the property, look at its key components and measure room sizes. They will consider the position of the property, its outlook, local environment and external features. The general condition of the property will be considered but this is not a detailed condition survey so assumptions will be made for the purpose of the valuation report based on what is clearly apparent at the day of the visit.
We report at the Valuation Date only (usually the inspection date but can be an earlier date if the parties require). It is usual for parties to consider this valid for perhaps 3 months but much depends on the wider market. If there are changes to property values then we can re-report on a Desktop basis. There is a charge for this service.
The Valuation will be undertaken in accordance with the RICS Valuation – Global Standards (‘Red Book Global’).
Market Value is defined as: ‘The estimated amount for which an asset or liability should exchange on the valuation date between a willing buyer and a willing seller in an arm’s length transaction, after proper marketing and where the parties had each acted knowledgably, prudently and without compulsion.’
The surveyor will seek comparative evidence and we will outline at least three examples of these within the report. The valuer will appraise comparables and make adjustment for the different features of those compared to the subject property to formulate a reasoning base for the valuation adopted.
You may be better to jointly instruct us Single Joint Experts from the outset rather than informal matrimonial instructions if you think lengthy court proceedings are imminent. Our RICS Registered Valuer who will also be a RICS Registered Expert Witness will provide a Court compliant valuation report. Please note, Court Reports are priced differently than informal matrimonial valuations. Please speak to our office to find out more and make sure you are choosing the correct valuation report for your needs.
Our RICS Registered Valuers are based across the South of England. We work throughout Hampshire (Southampton, Romsey, Winchester, Eastleigh, Portsmouth, Andover, Basingstoke, Ringwood), Dorset (Bournemouth, Poole, Wimborne, Blandford Forum), Wiltshire (Salisbury, Amesbury, Durrington, Wilton, Old Sarum), Berkshire (Reading, Newbury, Maidenhead, Bracknell, Wokingham, Slough, Crowthorne), Surrey (Guildford, Farnham, Woking, Camberley, Leatherhead, Bagshot), West Sussex (Chichester, Bognor Regis), Buckinghamshire (High Wycombe).
Useful documents
Sample Valuation Report
Customer Information Pack
Other Services
Our matrimonial valuations services are here to assist you through your divorce proceedings concerning your current property. We also offer lots of other services for current homeowners that might apply to you. If you’re looking to take out home insurance and want to ensure your policy covers what you need, we can assist with a Reinstatement Cost Assessment. If you’ve bought a house via a shared ownership scheme and are now wishing to buy or sell shares, we can help with your Shared Ownership Valuation. If your property has a party wall, our surveyors are also here to guide you through any procedures concerning Party Wall Agreements.
Get your Matrimonial Valuation quote
If you need a Matrimonial Valuation, do get in touch whether by phone, email or via our online forms. Whilst we offer online services with instant quotes for speed and efficiency, our friendly team are on the other end of the phone or email if you have queries or want to talk the process through.
