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Why Watchman?
With Watchman, you can streamline your probate property requirements through a single point of contact- helping to minimise compliance risks and avoid delays in estate distribution.
From valuations to property maintenance, Watchman is committed to delivering high-quality service, making estate management simpler, faster, and more efficient.
How We Can Help
Unoccupied probate properties require regular inspections to meet insurance obligations. Executors and legal representatives are expected to ensure these checks are correctly carried out.
Valuations play a critical role in the probate process. We ensure you have the correct documentation for every requirement.
Probate properties often require ongoing maintenance to preserve value and prevent damage.
Property Inspection
Executors and legal representatives must fulfil compliance obligations for unoccupied probate properties. We can provide:
• Comprehensive property inspections and reports
• Full property inventory lists
• Security guarding, canine units/Alarm/CCTV & rapid response units
• Document Searches
• Mobile patrols
Property Valuation
Estate Agent Valuations
When the focus shifts from tax compliance to asset disposal, understanding the property’s true market potential is essential. We set a realistic marketing price, manage beneficiary expectations, and agree on a sales strategy.
Receive a comprehensive market appraisal based on comparable evidence, buyer sentiment, and local demand, including practical recommendations on clearance, security, and minor works to maximise value before marketing.
RICS Red Book Valuations
For Inheritance Tax (IHT) calculations and HMRC submissions, an informal estimate is not enough. You need a formal valuation conducted by a Chartered Surveyor. We ensure HMRC compliance, IHT calculation, and establishing Capital Gains Tax baselines.
Receive a fully compliant RICS Red Book Report provided by a qualified Chartered Surveyor, including retrospective valuations (based on Date of Death) for accurate reporting.
Property Clearance
We deliver professional, eco-friendly, and cost-effective property clearance solutions for probate properties.
Whether working with professional advisers or directly with families, we ensure a respectful and seamless process.
Our trusted partners are fully licensed waste carriers, guaranteeing that once personal items are removed, every clearance is carried out responsibly and in full compliance with environmental standards.
For complete transparency, we provide photographs before and after the clearance.
Property Maintenance
Probate properties are often likely to require maintenance to maintain property value and protect against risks of damage whilst the property is unoccupied. Watchman is here to help maintain unoccupied probate properties. We can provide:
• Lock change services
• Utility isolations and drain downs
• Property cleaning
• Gardening and grounds maintenance
• Building repairs and maintenance
• Boarding up services and fence repairs
• Vermin control
