How much is my house worth?

GetAgent's online valuation uses HM Land Registry sold price data, local market activity and performance data from over 1.2 million UK property sales. Online valuations are a reliable guide to market value but cannot account for the condition, presentation or specific features of your property. For a precise figure ahead of marketing, an in-person valuation from a local estate agent remains the most accurate approach. Use GetAgent's online valuation as a starting point, then invite agents round to confirm the figure.

GetAgent's online house valuation is completely free. Estate agent in-person valuations are also free - agents provide them at no charge as part of the process of winning your instruction. The only valuation type that carries a cost is a formal RICS surveyor's valuation, which typically costs £250-£600 depending on property size and location. A RICS valuation is usually only required by mortgage lenders, not for general selling purposes.

Online house valuations are a useful starting point but are estimates, not definitive figures. They are based on comparable sold prices in your area and local market activity, but cannot assess the specific condition, layout or presentation of your property. For most sellers, an online valuation gives a reliable range to work with before inviting estate agents round for a more detailed, in-person appraisal. The two approaches work best together.

Knowing what your home is worth helps you plan your next move with confidence. Whether you are considering selling, remortgaging or simply tracking your equity, an up-to-date valuation gives you a realistic picture of your financial position. It also helps you set appropriate expectations before inviting estate agents round for in-person valuations, so you can identify agents who are pricing accurately for your area rather than inflating their estimate to win your instruction.

The quickest way is to use GetAgent's free online valuation tool, which gives an instant estimate based on Land Registry sold prices and local market data. For a more accurate figure ahead of selling, invite at least three local estate agents to carry out in-person valuations. You can also check recent sold prices for comparable properties in your area through HM Land Registry's sold prices database at gov.uk/search-house-prices.

We recommend getting in-person valuations from at least three local estate agents before deciding on an asking price. This gives you a range of expert opinions and lets you identify agents who are pricing accurately versus those who may be overestimating to win your instruction. Use GetAgent's comparison tool before inviting anyone round – it shows you which local agents consistently achieve the strongest prices and shortest sale times based on real completed sales data.

You can get a good estimate of your home's value by using an online valuation tool like GetAgent's, which is free and takes around two minutes. You can also research recent sold prices for comparable properties in your street or postcode through HM Land Registry. However, for an accurate figure to use as an asking price, an in-person valuation from a local estate agent will give you the most reliable assessment – and it is completely free.

House values change continuously based on local market conditions, interest rates and wider economic factors. For most homeowners, checking every six to twelve months gives a reasonable picture of how your property's value is moving. If you are planning to sell in the next one to two years, tracking your valuation monthly is useful so you can time your decision around market conditions. GetAgent's free tool makes it easy to check in regularly with no commitment required.

The six main factors that affect house value are: location and postcode, property size and layout, condition and presentation, property type (detached, semi-detached, terraced or flat), recent comparable sold prices in your immediate area, and energy efficiency rating. Location is consistently the strongest single factor. The EPC rating is becoming increasingly important as mortgage lenders factor energy efficiency into affordability calculations, particularly for properties rated E or below.