Gifting Property Before the Autumn Budget – Why You Need a RICS Valuation

With the Autumn Budget approaching, many families are reviewing their property portfolios and considering gifts to manage future tax exposure. If you’re transferring or gifting a property to a family member, HMRC still treats it as a taxable event. Whether you’re planning ahead for Inheritance Tax or managing Capital Gains Tax, you’ll need a formal, independent market valuation showing the property’s true worth on the date of the gift.

Online estimates or informal opinions rarely satisfy HMRC and can lead to challenges or costly delays. A RICS-qualified valuer provides a robust, evidence-based report that withstands scrutiny and keeps accountants and solicitors on safe ground.

At AT Valuations, we prepare RICS-regulated gifting valuations across Harrow, Brent and surrounding areas. Each report includes comparable sales data and clear commentary on how the figure was reached — essential for transparent and compliant reporting.



If you’re considering gifting before the Budget, it’s worth acting early. We can typically inspect and deliver a full report within 48 hours.