At Lots Road Auctions, we provide expert valuation services for probate and estate purposes, working closely with solicitors, executors, trustees, and private clients. Whether you’re administering a family estate or navigating inheritance tax obligations, our experienced team is here to offer guidance with sensitivity, clarity, and discretion.

With over 40 years’ experience in both traditional and contemporary markets, we handle a wide range of items – from fine art, antiques and modern design to rare books, jewellery and luxury goods. Whether you require a valuation for a single item or the contents of an entire property, each instruction is handled with care and diligence.

Valuations are undertaken by qualified specialists, drawing on deep market knowledge and long-standing industry expertise. We understand the discretion and sensitivity these matters demand, and our team approaches every estate with the utmost professionalism. Should a decision be made to proceed to sale, our auctions offer a transparent and effective route to market, achieving strong results on behalf of the estate.Services Include:

• Professionally prepared valuation reports compliant with HMRC requirements for probate and inheritance tax.
• On-site assessments of individual heirlooms or full house contents, tailored to the needs of the estate.
• Advice on items suitable for auction, with full management of the sales process from cataloguing through to settlement.
• Assistance with removal of unsaleable items via our trusted network of clearance partners and charitable organisations.