The fine art of valuation
Providing HMRC compliant RICS valuations of art & antiques and home contents
We provide a comprehensive range of valuation services for individuals, families and probate practitioners
To mis-quote Aldo Gucci, “Value is remembered long after the price is forgotten”. Every article we own has more than one value and some may be treasured more than others. There are certain times in life when it is necessary to assess the monetary value of our belongings. This may be to divide them on death or divorce, to calculate the right amount of inheritance or capital gains tax or to ascertain the correct level of cover for insurance purposes. An RICS Registered Chartered Arts and Antiques Surveyor is uniquely qualified to provide a valuation which can be relied upon for all these purposes. HMRC in particular will want to see that any values submitted to them have been provided by a ‘qualified independent valuer’ and are far less likely to question values where a RICS valuer is instructed.
Services
The majority of our instructions come from professional probate practitioners, many of whom have built a working relationship with Toby, some for more than two decades. Our business is here to assist your clients and we aim to provide a level of service and compassion that in many instances will turn what the family feared would be an intrusion, into a journey through the life of a loved one. We also provide valuations for other purposes including insurance, family division and matrimonial division.
About Us
Toby is the third generation in the family to pursue a career in the art and antiques industry and has a first class degree in Fine Arts Valuation. He was previously on the board of the RICS Art & Antiques Professional Group and is a trustee of the recently merged Friends of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives. We have a range of consultants with specialist areas of expertise who we can call upon when required.
Why RICS?
The art & antiques world is largely unregulated and therefore it is prudent to consider a number of factors before instructing a valuer. Toby Pinn Ltd is a firm regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). RICS places strict regulatory requirements on its registered valuers. Their monitoring of standards and a stringent code of conduct ensure that clients receive consistent and excellent service backed by an RICS approved professional indemnity insurance policy.
Our professional fees
We offer value for money and are justly proud of the high level of service we provide for our clients. All fees and terms are agreed in advance in accordance with RICS regulatory requirements. Click on the link below for a breakdown of our fees, or telephone us to discuss your needs.
Our clients
We act on the instructions of individuals, families and most frequently a broad network of probate practitioners. Toby has provided valuations for probate purposes for many of these professional clients for the past twenty years, having built a reputation of trust and integrity.
Case studies
‘You never know what you are going to find’. This fact is one that renders this line of work eternally fascinating. From studio apartments to mansions, we take all of our work seriously, never make assumptions and carry out a thorough inspection. We are the last post for a lifetime and approach each valuation with dignity and a respect for the deceased and their family.