How much is my house worth? Find out. For free.
Get competing valuations from multiple local estate agents in 48 working hours. Anonymous until you choose. No cold calls. No obligation.
How much is my house worth? The short answer
Your house is worth what a buyer would pay for it now. The best evidence is recent sold prices on and near your street, read by someone who knows your home's condition and the local market. There are three ways to get a figure: an instant online estimate, a free valuation from local estate agents, and a paid RICS surveyor valuation.
If you are thinking of selling, the agent route is the one that sets your asking price. ValuQ gives UK homeowners free, side-by-side property valuations from competing local estate agents, within 48 working hours and without sharing your contact details.
| Route | Cost | Speed | Based on | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instant online estimate | Free | Seconds | An automated model using past sold prices in your postcode | A rough first idea of the ballpark |
| Free valuation from local estate agentsThe route ValuQ runs for you | Free, always | Within 48 working hours on ValuQ | Local agents who sell in your area, assessing your actual property | Setting your asking price before you sell |
| RICS surveyor valuation | Paid. The fee is set by the surveyor, and you pay whether or not you sell | Days to weeks | A formal, independent inspection to the RICS standard | Probate, divorce, tax and other legal purposes |
Instant online estimates are commonly 10–20% away from the price a home achieves. How each valuation route works
How to work out what your house is really worth
Four steps that give you a realistic figure. Not an inflated one designed to win an agent your instruction.
Check recent sold prices in your area
HM Land Registry and Rightmove's sold-price search show exactly what homes on or near your street have sold for in the last 12 months. This is the foundation of any realistic valuation.
Account for what makes your home different
Size, condition, garden, parking, extensions, and recent improvements all move the figure. So do the negatives. A shared drive, a noisy road, a short lease. An online tool can't see any of this.
Get valuations from multiple local agents
A human valuation from a local agent factors in current buyer demand, competing listings, and your home's condition. Getting several gives you a realistic range and flags any outliers.
Compare. Don't just pick the highest
The highest valuation is often the one you shouldn't take. It's a well-known tactic to win your instruction, then push for a reduction later. Ask each agent to justify their figure with comparable sold prices.
Get the figure from agents who sell on your street
Free, always. Anonymous until you choose an agent.
How much is my house worth. Your questions answered
How do I find out how much my house is worth?
There are three ways to get a figure. An instant online estimate is free and takes seconds, but it is commonly 10–20% away from the price a home achieves because it cannot see your home's condition or improvements. A valuation from local estate agents is free and is what most sellers use to set an asking price; on ValuQ multiple local agents value your home side by side within 48 working hours, with no cold calls. A RICS surveyor valuation is paid and is used for probate, divorce and tax. Whichever you use, check recent sold prices on your street on HM Land Registry first so you can judge the figures you are given.
Are online house valuation tools accurate?
Online valuation tools typically use average sold prices for your postcode combined with your home's beds, baths and square footage. They're useful for a rough idea but often inaccurate. They can't see whether your kitchen is newly fitted, whether the garden is north- or south-facing, or whether the street is on the quiet or busy side. For an accurate figure you need a human valuation that factors in your home's actual condition and current buyer demand.
How many estate agent valuations should I get?
You should get several valuations before deciding who to list with. One agent's view is just one opinion. Comparing valuations side by side gives you a realistic range. And if one agent is significantly higher than the others, that is a warning sign they may be trying to win your instruction with an inflated figure. ValuQ sends your property brief to multiple local agents at once, so you can compare valuations from multiple local agents without phoning each one individually.
Why do estate agents give different valuations for the same house?
Three reasons. First, valuation is not a science. It's each agent's read of current buyer demand, recent sales, and your home's specific features. Figures tens of thousands of pounds apart for the same home are common. Second, some agents deliberately over-value to win your instruction, planning to push for price reductions later. Third, agents vary in local expertise. An agent active on your street sees things a generalist misses. The best defence is always getting several valuations and asking each agent to show you the comparable sold prices they used.
Is a ValuQ valuation free?
Yes. Valuations through ValuQ are free for homeowners. You tell us about your property anonymously, local agents submit their valuation and approach, and you choose who (if anyone) to speak to. There's no cost, no obligation, and no cold calls until you choose an agent.
How much is my house worth. By city
Local guides, typical price ranges and free valuations from agents active in your area.