How much is my house worth? Find out — for free.
Get three to five competing valuations from local estate agents in 48 hours. Anonymous until you choose. No cold calls. No obligation.
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 three agent valuations
A human valuation from a local agent factors in current buyer demand, competing listings, and your home's condition. Getting three 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.
Online tools vs. real agent valuations
Instant online valuations are fine for curiosity. For a figure you can actually list at, you need a human who has seen your home.
Online instant valuation
Takes 30 seconds. Uses postcode averages and public data. Can be 10–20% off because it can't see your home's condition, outlook, or recent improvements. Useful as a starting point.
Local agent valuation
Takes 48 hours on ValuQ. A real agent considers your home's features, current buyer demand, competing listings, and recent sold prices on your street. Three valuations give you the most realistic figure.
How much is my house worth — your questions answered
How do I find out how much my house is worth?
There are three main ways to estimate your home's value. First, look at comparable sold prices on HM Land Registry and Rightmove sold-price tools for recent sales on or near your street. Second, use an online instant-valuation tool — these give a ballpark figure but can be off by 10–20% because they can't see your home's condition or improvements. Third, get three in-person valuations from local estate agents — this is the most accurate method, and on ValuQ you can get 3–5 competing local valuations without a single cold call.
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 at least three valuations before deciding who to list with. One agent's view is just one opinion. Three valuations give 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 three to five valuations 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. A £20,000–£50,000 spread between agents on a £400,000 home is normal. 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 three 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.