Identify the concern precisely
An unexpected figure is not, by itself, evidence that a valuation is wrong. The first step is to identify what the report was asked to do and whether that matches the decision now being made. A historical valuation and a current sales appraisal may reasonably produce different figures.
Tell us who commissioned the report, its intended purpose, the relevant date and the specific points you want considered. Provide the complete report, including its assumptions and appendices, through an agreed secure method. A single extracted figure can omit important context.
Examine the basis and the evidence
A review may consider the property interest, description, measurement basis, condition, inspection limits and treatment of rights or occupation. It may also examine whether the comparisons are genuinely relevant and how differences have been addressed.
The Residential Property Price Register is one useful source, but its information has limitations. It does not supply every physical detail needed for a comparison, and some transactions require particular care. A sound review examines the evidence in context rather than treating the nearest published price as decisive.
Agree the level of work
An initial consultation, a written review and a fresh valuation are different pieces of work. We agree which is appropriate, what information is available and whether an inspection or further investigation is needed.
The outcome may support the original conclusion, identify unanswered questions or reach a different reasoned opinion. If the matter involves proceedings, a complaint or a formal challenge, the recipient’s requirements and the advice of the relevant legal professional should be established at the outset.
Your questions, answered.
Can you review only the final value?
We need the context. The complete report, purpose, date, assumptions and the reason for your concern help establish whether a review is useful.
Does a review replace the original report?
Not automatically. Its status and intended use depend on the instruction. We can distinguish a review from a fresh valuation or a formal expert report.
Sources and further reading
- PSRA — Residential Property Price Register information
- Courts Service — Rules of the Superior Courts, Order 39, rules 56–61
Reviewed 14 November 2026. Requirements and services can change; check the relevant source for your circumstances.