Help to Buy and Shared Ownership Valuations
A Help to Buy or Shared Ownership valuation provides an independent and accurate assessment of your property’s market value in line with the requirements of housing associations and scheme administrators.
About Help to Buy and Shared Ownership Valuations
Help to Buy and Shared Ownership schemes require homeowners to obtain an independent valuation when selling, staircasing, repaying a loan or purchasing additional equity. These valuations must be carried out by an RICS Registered Valuer and must follow specific criteria set by the relevant housing association or scheme provider.
A compliant valuation ensures that the market value is assessed fairly using comparable evidence and current market conditions. It protects both the homeowner and the scheme administrator by providing a transparent and fully independent basis for financial decisions.
Edwards Genesis provides valuations for Help to Buy redemptions, Shared Ownership staircasing, selling equity shares and purchasing additional shares. Our valuations are accepted by housing associations and follow all required guidelines, including timescale validity, comparable evidence and independent reporting standards.
Each report is written clearly, professionally and in accordance with RICS standards, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout the process.
6 Reasons Why These Valuations Are Important
Understanding the purpose of a Help to Buy or Shared Ownership valuation helps ensure the process runs smoothly and meets scheme requirements. A compliant valuation protects all parties and supports confident decision making.
Here are 6 reasons why this is important:
– Required for selling, staircasing or repaying scheme loans
– Must follow strict RICS and housing association criteria
– Provides a transparent and independent market valuation
– Ensures fair pricing when buying or selling equity shares
– Supports financial planning and affordability decisions
– Accepted by scheme administrators and housing associations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need a specific Help to Buy or Shared Ownership valuation
Scheme providers require a valuation from an independent RICS Registered Valuer to ensure fair and accurate pricing when buying or selling equity shares.
How long is the valuation valid for
Most scheme providers accept valuations for three months, although this can vary.
Do you provide comparable evidence
Yes. Comparable sales evidence is essential and is included in every report.
Can you send the valuation directly to the housing association
Yes. We can provide a digital copy to your scheme administrator if required.
What if the valuation expires before the process is complete
A desktop or updated valuation may be possible depending on scheme rules. We can advise you on this.
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