Valuations

Help to Buy Valuations

RICS Help to Buy Valuations Across London

If you purchased your property using the Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme, you will need an independent RICS valuation when selling your property, repaying your loan, or increasing your ownership through staircasing.

Our Help to Buy Valuations in London provides a professional and accurate assessment of your property’s current market value, ensuring compliance with Help to Buy scheme requirements.

At Brookfield Surveyors, we provide RICS-compliant Help to Buy valuations across Central, East, West, North, and South London. Our experienced Chartered Surveyors understand the specific requirements of Help to Buy administrators, ensuring your valuation report meets the necessary criteria and can be processed without delays.

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Property Valuations for Help to Buy Equity Loan Redemption

A Help to Buy valuation determines the current market value of your property, which is then used to calculate the percentage value of the equity loan you need to repay.

This valuation is required when:

  • Selling a Help to Buy property
  • Repaying the equity loan in full
  • Staircasing (increasing your ownership share)
  • Remortgaging to repay the loan

During the valuation, our surveyors assess key factors including:

  • The property’s size, layout, and condition
  • Comparable property sales in the local area
  • Construction type and structural considerations
  • Local market trends and demand

Our clear, professional reports ensure the valuation can be accepted by Help to Buy scheme administrators and lenders.

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RICS-Compliant Valuations by Chartered Surveyors

Help to Buy valuations must be carried out by a qualified RICS Registered Valuer to ensure they meet the scheme’s strict requirements.

All valuations by Brookfield Surveyors are conducted by RICS-qualified Chartered Surveyors, following the RICS Valuation – Global Standards (Red Book).

This ensures your valuation is:

  • Independent and unbiased
  • Fully compliant with Help to Buy scheme guidelines
  • Accepted by Help to Buy administrators and lenders
  • Supported by professional standards and regulatory oversight

Our strong understanding of the London residential property market enables us to deliver accurate and reliable valuations for a wide range of homes, including modern developments commonly purchased through the Help to Buy scheme.

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Why Choose Brookfield Surveyors?

Our Help to Buy Valuation services in London are suitable for:

  • Homeowners selling a Help to Buy property
  • Owners repaying their equity loan
  • Buyers increasing ownership through staircasing
  • Homeowners remortgaging to repay the loan

We understand that Help to Buy valuations often need to be completed within strict timeframes, as reports are typically valid for a limited period.

Our experienced surveyors provide prompt inspections and clear reports, helping ensure the process runs smoothly and without unnecessary delays.

With offices in Central and East London, we provide fast and responsive coverage across the capital.

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Help to Buy Valuation FAQs

A Help to Buy valuation is an independent property valuation required when selling a Help to Buy home, repaying the equity loan, or staircasing. It determines the current market value used to calculate the loan repayment amount.

Help to Buy valuations must be completed by a RICS-qualified Chartered Surveyor who is registered to provide professional property valuations.

Help to Buy valuation reports are typically valid for three months, after which a new valuation may be required if the transaction has not progressed.

No. Estate agent valuations are not accepted for Help to Buy purposes. The scheme requires a formal valuation report prepared by a RICS Registered Valuer.

In most cases, we can arrange a Help to Buy valuation within a few working days depending on property access. Reports are usually delivered promptly after the inspection.