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Probate support in Dorset & the New Forest

Probate valuations.
Practical support.

Formal, written property valuations for probate, with help for executors, families and solicitors at every stage.

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Our services

The help your estate needs.

From a written valuation to contents, clearance and a sale, we help you take the next step.

Written probate valuations

A formal report establishing the property’s open market value at the date of death, with a detailed assessment, market evidence and a clear explanation of the valuation.

Discuss a valuation

RICS Red Book valuations

We can arrange a specialist RICS Red Book valuation where required, including complex or court-related probate matters. Your solicitor can confirm the report needed.

Ask about a RICS report

Probate solicitor introductions

Prefer someone to handle the process? We can introduce solicitors who help with probate applications and estate administration, with fees and terms agreed directly.

Find out more

Contents valuations

We arrange valuations of belongings and individual items, bringing in the right specialists for the estate.

Discuss the contents

House clearances

We help arrange a sensitive house clearance, agreeing what is involved and coordinating access and timing.

Arrange a clearance

Selling the property

When the time is right, Danehurst can prepare, market and sell the property, working alongside your solicitor.

Talk about a sale

How it works

Clear steps from the start.

01

Tell us what you need

Share the property’s location, your role and the support you are looking for.

02

Agree the instruction

We confirm the work, fee, access and timescale before you proceed.

03

Assess the property

The property and market evidence are assessed for the agreed valuation date.

04

Receive your report

You receive the written valuation, with someone to speak to about any questions.

Your points of contact

People you can talk to.

Sarah Oliver and Stuart Warnock each bring more than 25 years of property experience to Danehurst’s probate work.

They take time to understand the estate and explain your options clearly.

Meet the Danehurst team
Sarah Oliver

Sarah Oliver

Director

Stuart Warnock

Stuart Warnock

Director

FAQs

Your questions, answered.

Need to talk it through?

01202 289000
How does a probate valuation differ from an appraisal?

A sales appraisal suggests an asking price in today’s market. A probate valuation establishes the value at the date of death, with the assessment and supporting evidence set out in a written report.

Can you arrange a RICS Red Book report?

Yes. Tell us what your solicitor or other adviser requires, and we can arrange the appropriate specialist valuation.

Can a solicitor handle probate for us?

We can introduce solicitors who assist with probate applications and estate administration. They will explain their legal services, fees and terms directly.

How much will it cost?

The fee depends on the property and the work required. We agree the scope, cost and expected timescale before you proceed.

Which areas do you cover?

Our property work focuses on Dorset and the New Forest. Send us the property’s address or postcode so we can confirm how we can help.

Get in touch

Let’s talk about the estate.

Tell us the property’s location and the help you need. We’ll explain the next step.

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Choose the option that suits your plans.

Book an in-person valuation Arrange a property visit and a personal market appraisal from our team.

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