House contents probate
valuations in Bedfordshire
HMRC-compliant valuation of home contents, delivered in 2-3 days
No home visit needed – just add photos
and we’ll handle everything for you.
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A modern approach to probate valuations in Bedfordshire
An auction house visit is unnecessary for the great majority of Bedfordshire estates. Inheritance tax is driven by the property, the savings and the investments rather than by ordinary household contents, so our HMRC-compliant online service is right for around 95% of estates and is normally completed within one to three working days.
Some estates need more attention, particularly where there are significant antiques, a collection or objects worth examining properly. We have three valuers covering Bedfordshire and can usually offer an in-person appointment within one to two weeks.
If you would like help choosing between the two, call the office on 0330 088 4099 and we will point you the right way.
“Valuations are the biggest single area of risk, accounting for a large part of our compliance checks. You are strongly advised to instruct a qualified independent valuer.”
Source: Inheritance Tax Toolkit, HMRC, Published July 2018
Antiques and collectables commonly
found in Bedfordshire estates
Most probate estates contain familiar household possessions such as furniture, jewellery, watches, pictures, ceramics and silver.
Bedfordshire made hats, cars, engines and beer for the whole country, and locally connected pieces come up regularly when we value homes across the county.
How our probate valuation service in Bedfordshire works
Swift Values offers full probate valuations either way. Most estates are well-suited to our online service – but if your situation calls for a valuer on site, we do that too.
Online Valuation – £119
Ideal for the vast majority of UK homes, from everyday contents to good-quality furniture and collectables (think John Lewis, Habitat, mid-range antiques). You photograph, we value. HMRC-compliant, delivered in 2-3 days.
In-Person Valuation – from £596
Recommended for specialist estates containing significant fine art, important antiques, major collections, museum-quality pieces or items likely to attract interest from international auction houses.
We provide in-person probate valuations throughout Bedfordshire, including Bedford, Luton, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Biggleswade, Ampthill, Sandy, Woburn, Flitwick and Kempston.
See exactly what you’ll receive
Every Swift Values report is a professionally formatted PDF, ready to submit with your probate application. It includes:
Illustrated room-by-room recordsHigh-value item breakdownsValuer notes to detail specificsSection 160 compliance statementSigned declaration for IHT400Valuer bio
Probate valuations for solicitors and professional executors in Bedfordshire
Solicitors, professional executors and estate administrators across Bedfordshire instruct us regularly.
We can deal directly with executors, beneficiaries, estate agents or property managers to arrange access to the property, and we provide a written open-market valuation suitable for probate and HMRC purposes.
Our reports set out higher-value items individually and group ordinary household contents appropriately, which keeps the cost down and avoids the delay of cataloguing low-value possessions one by one.
Trusted by
Probate solicitors in Bedfordshire
If you need legal assistance with probate or estate administration, the following firms have offices in Bedfordshire and offer private client, wills or probate services.
Swift Values is independent of the firms listed below and does not receive referral fees.
Taylor Walton Solicitors LLP
Luton
Solicitors providing wills, inheritance tax, trusts and probate services from their Alma Street office in Luton.
Key contact: Steven Hamilton
Partner and Head of Wills, Inheritance Tax, Trusts and Probate
Professional membership: The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.
01582 731161
Palmers Solicitors
Bedford
Solicitors offering wills, probate and estate administration services from Hassett House, Hassett Street, Bedford MK40 1HA.
Key contact: David Walker
Head of Private Client
Professional membership: David Walker is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
01234 211 161
Woodfines LLP
Bedford
Solicitors providing wills, probate and lifetime planning services from their Priory Business Park office in Bedford.
Key contact: Mikhala Leak
Equity Partner and Head of Private Client, Wills, Probate and Lifetime Planning
Professional membership: Mikhala Leak holds full membership of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.
01234 270600
How to photograph your house for a probate valuation
Simply take clear, useful photographs so our valuers can prepare your probate report quickly and accurately.
You do not need professional photos or a home visit. In this short video our founder Mark explains exactly what to photograph, how to capture each room, and which details help our valuers identify anything that may need closer attention.
What’s included in your probate valuation?
Our £119 online valuation covers the general contents of most UK homes and is suitable for the vast majority of estates.
If anything requires specialist input, we’ll tell you early and confirm any additional costs before proceeding. No surprises.
Service
Online house contents valuation
Jewellery & watches
Cars & motorbikes
In person valuations
Price (inc. VAT)
£119
From £49
From £49
From £596
If everything is routine, our standard £119 service is all you’ll pay. If anything stands out, we’ll explain why and confirm any costs before any further work begins.
Ready to start your probate valuation?
From just £119. Delivered in 2-3 working days.
HMRC-compliant – guaranteed, or your money back.
Questions? Call the office on 0330 088 4099
We carry out probate valuations well beyond Bedfordshire. See where we provide probate valuations across the UK.