House contents probate
valuation for £119

HMRC-compliant valuation of home contents, delivered in 1-2 days

No home visit needed – just add photos
and we’ll handle everything for you.

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Online or in person valuation? Both Available

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 1-2 days.

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Best for: 95%+ of estates

In-Person Valuation – from £298

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.

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Best for: high-value or specialist estates

Not sure which you need? Call the office on 0330 088 4099 and we will be happy to help.

“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

Your house contents probate valuation in 3 easy steps

Swift Values provides a simple, cost-effective way to meet your probate valuation obligations. Here’s how it works:

Take photos

Use your phone to photograph each room including anything you’re unsure about. No need to list or research anything yourself.

We value the items

Upload your photos online and our qualified valuers assess everything. We will flag anything that may need specialist input.

Receive your HMRC compliant report

Typically delivered within 1-2 working days and prepared under Section 160 IHTA 1984 – ready to submit with confidence.

✔ No home visit required ✔ 100% transparent with no hidden costs ✔ From just £119

✔ No home visit required

✔ 100% transparent with no hidden costs

✔ From just £119

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.

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 records

High-value item breakdowns

Valuer notes to detail specifics

Section 160 compliance statement

Signed declaration for IHT400

Valuer bio

View example report

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Why executors choose
Swift Values for house contents

Most executors worry they need to value every item individually

It’s the household contents that cause the most confusion, and the most risk of getting it wrong for HMRC. In fact, over 80% of people overvalue their contents and pay more inheritance tax than the estate owes.

Simply upload photos of each room, and our experienced valuers will assess everything – giving you a clear, HMRC-compliant figure you can submit with confidence.

No research, no guesswork estimates, no secondguessing. Just a professional valuation that lets you move forward

Simply upload photos of each room, and our experienced valuers will assess everything – giving you a clear, HMRC-compliant figure you can submit with confidence.

No research, no guesswork estimates, no secondguessing. Just a professional valuation that lets you move forward.

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Trusted by thousands of executors

Rated ‘Excellent’ on Google. Over 1,000 valuations completed UK-wide.

I was overwhelmed by my mother’s estate. Swift Values made it simple and sent a professional report within two days. The service was perfect.

Barbara, Ipswich

Clear, thorough and incredibly quick. Exactly what we needed for probate to go through quickly.

Richard, Southampton

The report was far more detailed than I expected for the price. HMRC accepted it without question.

James, Salford

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money-back guarantee

I’ve been valuing items for over 20 years, and I built Swift Values to help executors through a genuinely difficult time.

At Swift Values, my team has prepared well over a thousand probate valuations for submission to HMRC with a 100% acceptance rate.

Everything about the service is designed to make valuing items for probate as straightforward as possible, and that includes the peace of mind that your report will hold up when you submit it.

So we offer a simple promise: if HMRC do not accept your valuation, you get a full refund.

Mark Littler, Founder

The Swift Values
money-back guarantee

I’ve been valuing items for over 20 years, and I built Swift Values to help executors through a genuinely difficult time.

At Swift Values, my team has prepared well over a thousand probate valuations for submission to HMRC with a 100% acceptance rate.

Everything about the service is designed to make valuing items for probate as straightforward as possible, and that includes the peace of mind that your report will hold up when you submit it.

So we offer a simple promise: if HMRC do not accept your valuation, you get a full refund.

Mark Littler, Founder

Trusted by executors. Accepted by HMRC.

Swift Values offers a straightforward, low-risk way to meet your probate valuation obligations.

Money-Back Guarantee

Zero risk service. If HMRC does not accept it, we’ll refund your fee.

100% HMRC Acceptance Record

Thousands of valuations completed, with every report accepted by HMRC.

Rated ‘Excellent’ & 5 Stars on Trustpilot

Executors choose Swift Values because it’s easy, quick and reassuring.

Recognised.
Recommended.
Reliable.

Shortlisted: BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY

British Wills & Probate Awards 2025

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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 (ex. VAT)

£119

From £30

From £49

From £298

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.

You only pay for additional expertise when it’s genuinely needed.
Your PDF report will have all the detail required, no matter what’s been valued.

Ready to start your probate valuation?

From just £119. Delivered in 1-2 working days.

HMRC-compliant – guaranteed, or your money back.

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Questions? Call the office on 0330 088 4099

Swift Values FAQs

How much does a probate valuation cost?

Swift Values offers online house contents valuations from £119, which suits most standard estates. Individual item valuations start at £25 plus VAT, useful when you need a quick assessment of a single piece. In-person valuations, recommended for higher-value art and antique estates or where HMRC scrutiny is likely, start at £298 per hour. Most in-person visits are completed within an hour, so costs stay proportionate to the estate.
What is the difference between an online and in-person valuation?

In bost cases our same experienced team conduct the valuations. The only difference being that with an online valuation, you photograph the items yourself and upload them through your account, and our valuer assesses them remotely. With an in-person valuation, the valuer travels to the property, photographs and catalogues everything themselves, and produces a full room-by-room report.

In-person visits are only worthwhile when the estate justifies the cost, typically where significant art or antiques are involved.
Will my probate valuation be accepted by HMRC?

Yes. Swift Values has a 100% acceptance rate with HMRC across thousands of probate valuations. Every report is fully compliant with HMRC guidelines and prepared in accordance with Section 160 of the Inheritance Tax Act 1984. We’re confident enough in our work to offer a full money-back guarantee: if your valuation is not accepted by HMRC, you get your fee returned. That assurance matters when you’re personally responsible for getting the figures right.
How long does a probate valuation take?

Online probate valuations are typically completed within one to three working days from the point your photographs are uploaded. In-person valuations are usually finished within a single visit of around an hour, with the written report following shortly after. Timing depends on the size of the estate and how quickly photographs or access can be arranged, but most executors get what they need well within the timescales required for the probate application.
What types of items can you value?

We value almost anything found in a household estate. That includes antique furniture, fine art, Asian art, books, ceramics, silver, jewellery and watches, and musical instruments. We also handle cameras and lenses, hi-fi and home cinema equipment, vinyl records, collectors’ items and toys, wine and whisky, and minerals. Vehicles are covered too: classic cars, motorbikes, motorhomes, caravans, vans, tractors and agricultural vehicles, plus number plates. If something specialist comes up, we have a network to call on.
Do I need to bring items to you?

No. You don’t need to bring or send anything. For online valuations, you simply photograph the items where they are and upload the images through your Swift Values account. The valuer works from those photographs. For in-person valuations, the valuer comes to the property and handles the photography and cataloguing themselves. Items stay exactly where they are throughout the process, which avoids the risk and hassle of moving valuables.
What if I live abroad but need a UK probate valuation?

Living abroad isn’t a barrier. As long as someone can access the property and take photographs of the contents, an online valuation works perfectly well. That person can either upload the images directly to your account or send them to you to upload yourself. For in-person valuations, we can collect keys or coordinate with a UK-based solicitor or family member, so you don’t need to fly back to manage the process.
Can you help after the valuation is complete?

Yes. Once the valuation is done, we can help with what comes next. That includes recommending trusted house clearance companies, advising on the best way to sell art, antiques, jewellery or other items, and pointing you towards the right auction houses or private sale routes depending on what’s involved. Selling estate contents well takes some knowledge of the market, and we’re happy to share ours so executors get a fair return.

House contents probatevaluation for £119

HMRC-compliant valuation of home contents, delivered in 1-2 days

Online or in person valuation? Both Available

Online Valuation – £119

In-Person Valuation – from £298

“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.”

Your house contents probate valuation in 3 easy steps

Take photos

We value the items

Receive your HMRC compliant report

✔ No home visit required ✔ 100% transparent with no hidden costs ✔ From just £119

✔ No home visit required

✔ 100% transparent with no hidden costs

✔ From just £119

How to photograph your house for a probate valuation

See exactly what you’ll receive

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Why executors choose Swift Values for house contents

Trusted by thousands of executors

Barbara, Ipswich

Richard, Southampton

James, Salford

The Swift Valuesmoney-back guarantee

The Swift Valuesmoney-back guarantee

Trusted by executors. Accepted by HMRC.

Money-Back Guarantee

100% HMRC Acceptance Record

Rated ‘Excellent’ & 5 Stars on Trustpilot

Recognised.Recommended.Reliable.

What’s included in your probate valuation?

Service

Online house contents valuation

Jewellery & watches

Cars & motorbikes

In person valuations

Price (ex. VAT)

£119

From £30

From £49

From £298

Ready to start your probate valuation?

From just £119. Delivered in 1-2 working days.

Swift Values FAQs

House contents probate
valuation for £119

Why executors choose
Swift Values for house contents

The Swift Values
money-back guarantee

The Swift Values
money-back guarantee

Recognised.
Recommended.
Reliable.