Free Instant Online House Valuation
What Is Your Home Worth?
Get a free online house valuation in a couple of minutes. Enter your address and a few details about the property, and you'll see an instant estimate of its value based on recent sales nearby.
It's a good place to start if you're thinking about selling, letting, remortgaging or just want to know where you stand. There's no cost and no obligation to use an agent.
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Houses and flats across the UK
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How Does an Online House Valuation Work?
Short answer: an online valuation tool compares your home with similar properties that have sold nearby, then adjusts for size, type and recent price trends in your area. You get an estimated value, usually with a likely range, in seconds.
Most of the sold-price data comes from HM Land Registry records, which show what homes in England and Wales actually sold for. The tool looks at sales of comparable homes on your street and in your postcode, then weighs them by how similar and how recent they are.
Here's what usually goes into the estimate:
- Your postcode and the exact address
- Property type, such as detached, semi-detached, terraced or a flat
- Number of bedrooms and, where known, floor area
- Recent sold prices for similar homes nearby
- How prices in your area have moved since those sales
How Accurate Is an Instant Valuation?
Short answer: an instant valuation is a guide, not a guaranteed price. It's usually close for common homes in busy areas with lots of recent sales, and less reliable for unusual properties or places where few homes sell.
The tool can only work with data it can see. It doesn't know what's behind your front door, so it can't fully reflect:
- A new kitchen, bathroom or extension
- Repairs the home needs, such as a new roof or rewiring
- The view, the garden or how much light the rooms get
- A short lease on a flat, which can lower the value a lot
- Local demand right now, such as a popular school catchment
So treat your figure as a starting point. If the number feels high or low, check recent sold prices on your street and ask yourself how your home compares.
Online Valuation vs Estate Agent Valuation
Both have a place. An online estimate is quick and private, while an in-person valuation looks at the actual condition of the home.
| Online valuation | Estate agent valuation | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | Usually free, as agents hope to win the sale |
| Speed | Instant | Visit plus a few days for a written figure |
| Looks inside the home | No | Yes |
| Best for | A quick, private idea of value | Setting an asking price |
| Watch out for | Can miss upgrades or problems | Some agents overvalue to win your business |
Neither is the same as a mortgage valuation or a RICS survey. A lender's surveyor values the home for the buyer's mortgage, and that figure can differ from both.
Using Your Valuation to Sell Privately
If you plan to sell without a high-street agent, your valuation helps you set a fair asking price from day one. A sensible approach:
- Start with your online estimate
- Compare it with three to five similar homes sold nearby in the last year
- Look at what's for sale now, as that's your competition
- Adjust for your home's condition, upgrades and any problems
- Price to attract viewings, not to test the market for months
When you're ready, you can list your property free on Proptino and deal with buyers directly.
Valuing a Property to Let
Landlords can use a valuation to understand the capital value of a rental home, which helps with remortgaging and working out yield. To set the rent itself, compare the asking rents of similar homes to let in your area and look at how quickly they let.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the online house valuation really free?
Yes. You can get an instant estimate of your home's value at no cost and with no obligation to sell or use an agent.
How accurate is a free online valuation?
It's usually a good guide for typical homes in areas with plenty of recent sales. It can be less accurate for unusual homes, homes needing work, or homes that have been extended, because the tool can't see inside.
Where does the sold price data come from?
Online valuation tools mainly use HM Land Registry sold price records, which cover homes sold in England and Wales, along with other property market data.
Should I get more than one valuation?
Yes, if you're about to sell. Compare an online estimate with recent sold prices on your street and, if you want a second opinion, one or two in-person valuations.
Is an online valuation the same as a survey?
No. A survey checks the condition of the building and is usually arranged by a buyer. An online valuation only estimates market value.
Can I value a flat or a leasehold property?
Yes, but check the years left on the lease. A lease under about 80 years can reduce value, and an online tool may not take that into account.
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