Free House Valuation in Edinburgh
Find out what your home is worth in Edinburgh, Glasgow and across Scotland
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What happens at a house valuation?
1. Before the visit
Before they visit, our estate agency team research recent sold prices and current competition in your area, so the valuation they give you is as accurate as possible.
2. The walk through
Whilst at your home, our valuer takes a detailed look at all rooms and the outdoor space. They will also ask about the property’s history, any alterations and any factoring arrangement.
3. The figure
They will then give you their estimate of what they think your home will sell for in the current market. That figure combines the research on your area with what they found at your property.
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MOV8 Real Estate
Free, with no obligation to sell. Estate agents and solicitors under one roof.
Phone: 0345 646 0208
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
★★★★★ 4.6 from 710 Google reviews. Regulated by the Law Society of Scotland.
A valuation from MOV8 is free and carries no obligation to sell. Get an instant online estimate in about 30 seconds, or book a visit from a local valuer, usually within a few days.
It helps to have a few things ready: your Home Report if you have one, your factor details, your EPC, and paperwork for any alterations such as a building warrant or completion certificate. MOV8’s guide on how to prepare your home for a valuation has more on this.
Online or in-person valuation?
| Instant online valuation | In-person valuation | |
|---|---|---|
| How long | About 30 seconds | An appointment, usually within a few days |
| Cost | Free | Free, no obligation |
| Based on | Recent sold prices near your postcode | The above, plus a walk through the property |
| Sees inside your home | No | Yes |
| Good for | A rough idea of the range | Setting an asking price |
Both routes are free and carry no obligation. An instant online valuation uses market data from flats and houses sold near your postcode to estimate what your home is worth, in about 30 seconds. It can be a good starting point, but it cannot see inside your home, so it does not know about a newly fitted kitchen, a loft conversion, an extension or the condition of the property.
An in-person valuation is an appointment with a local valuer at your home. They walk through every room and the outdoor space, ask about any alterations and factoring, and explain how these things affect what buyers are likely to pay today. That is the figure to set your asking price on.
MOV8 compares an instant valuation against an in-person valuation in more detail, and when to use each one.
Do I need a Home Report too?
A valuation and a Home Report are two different things. A valuation is a free estimate from an estate agent to help you decide an asking price. A Home Report is the legal document you must provide before marketing a property for sale in Scotland. It contains a Single Survey and a valuation carried out by a chartered surveyor, an Energy Report, and a Property Questionnaire you complete yourself.
You need a valuation first, to decide whether and when to sell. The Home Report comes next, once you have decided to go to market. MOV8’s guide to getting a Home Report explains what is involved, and mygov.scot sets out the legal position. You can also check actual sold prices for free using ScotLIS from the Registers of Scotland.
How much is my house worth in Edinburgh?
It depends on the area. The average home in Edinburgh sold for £317,070 between June and August 2026, with houses averaging £426,578 and flats £275,555. Prices vary a lot from one area to the next:
| Area | Home | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Leith, The Shore and Granton | 2 bedroom flat | £256,527 |
| Portobello and Joppa | 2 bedroom flat | £285,402 |
| Stockbridge and Comely Bank | 2 bedroom flat | £316,170 |
| Morningside and Merchiston | 2 bedroom flat | £373,309 |
| Corstorphine, South Gyle and East Craigs | 3 bedroom house | £361,766 |
That is why your valuation is based on recent sales on your street, not a city-wide average. Valuations are carried out by our property surveyors, Ross Sneddon (Senior Property Surveyor) and Zoe Cairns (Property Surveyor).
Why get your valuation from MOV8
Estate agent and solicitor in one
In 2025 MOV8’s conveyancing team did the legal work for 2,335 home movers across Scotland, alongside 1,721 valuations and £146.6m of property sold. One team handles your valuation, marketing and legal work, so the same people look after your sale from the first estimate through to settlement.
What it costs to sell
There is no charge for the valuation and no obligation to sell. If you go on to sell with MOV8, the estate agency fee is a percentage of the selling price agreed with you at the outset, from 0.4% plus VAT if paid upfront or from 0.6% plus VAT if paid on settlement. Conveyancing is a fixed fee set by the value of the property, from £795 plus VAT. Full details are on the what it costs to sell with MOV8 page.
MOV8 in 2025
One of the busiest valuers in Scotland, and the solicitor for most of the people who go on to sell.
Figures for the year to 31 December 2025.
1,721
Home valuations
619
Brought to market
5,948
Viewings arranged
2,335
Movers’ legal work
£147m
Property sold
4.6 ★★★★★
Google reviews, 700+
House valuations in Edinburgh
MOV8’s Edinburgh office is at 1st Floor, 6 Redheughs Rigg, South Gyle, Edinburgh EH12 9DQ, open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, on 0345 646 0208.
MOV8 values homes across Edinburgh, including Corstorphine, Broomhouse, Morningside, Stockbridge, Leith and Portobello, and out into Midlothian, East Lothian, West Lothian and Fife, including Dalkeith, Dunfermline and Glenrothes.
House valuations in Glasgow
MOV8’s Glasgow office is at 77 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G2 3BZ, open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, on 0345 646 0208. MOV8 also values homes in North Lanarkshire, including Tannochside, Viewpark and Bargeddie.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a house valuation free?
Yes. A market valuation from an estate agent in Scotland is free and carries no obligation to sell. MOV8 charges nothing for either an instant online valuation or an in-person visit, and there is no charge if you decide not to sell or to sell with someone else. The only valuation you pay for is the one inside a Home Report, which is carried out by a chartered surveyor and is required by law before you market a property.
How much does a home valuation report cost in Scotland?
An estate agent’s market valuation is free. A Home Report, which contains the Single Survey and valuation a buyer will rely on, is paid for by the seller. The cost depends on the value of your property, with higher-value properties being charged more.
How accurate is an instant online valuation?
An instant valuation is an estimate built from recent sold prices near your postcode. It is a reasonable guide to the range, and it is useful before you speak to anyone. It cannot see inside the property, so it does not account for an extension, a refitted kitchen, the condition of the building, the outlook, or how much demand there currently is for your street. For an asking price, follow it with an in-person valuation.
What happens at a house valuation?
Firstly, before they visit, our estate agency team research recent sold prices and market data for your local area. Secondly, whilst at your home, our valuer takes a detailed look at all rooms and outdoor space, and asks about the property’s history, any alterations and any factoring. Lastly, they give you their estimate of what they think your home will sell for in the current property market.
What devalues a house valuation?
Condition is the main one. Damp, an ageing roof or outdated wiring are all things a buyer will price in. So are alterations that were never finished or never approved, where there is no building warrant or completion certificate, and an onerous factoring arrangement. Clutter and poor presentation affect the offers you get more than the survey figure. Of these, the alterations paperwork is the one worth sorting before you market, because it is slow to obtain later.
Do I need a valuation and a Home Report?
Yes, and in that order. The valuation helps you decide whether and at what price to sell. The Home Report is the legal document you must have before the property is advertised, and it contains its own valuation by a chartered surveyor.
Can one firm value my home, sell it and do the legal work?
In Scotland many firms are both estate agents and solicitors, so one firm can value the property, market it and handle the conveyancing. That is how MOV8 works: the estate agency team and the in-house conveyancing solicitors are in the same offices, and in 2025 MOV8 did the legal work for 2,335 home movers. You are never obliged to use the agent’s solicitor, and it is worth comparing the quote before you instruct.
How do I choose an estate agent to value my home?
Invite two or three, and compare more than the figure. Ask what evidence the valuation is based on, what the fee is and when it is payable, whether the firm can also do the legal work, and what the firm’s own recent sales in your street or postcode have achieved. A higher valuation is not the same as a higher sale price. MOV8 is rated 4.6 from over 700 Google reviews and carried out 1,721 valuations in 2025.
What is the difference between an online property valuation and an in-person valuation?
An online valuation gives you an estimated range from recent local sales data in about 30 seconds, with no visit to your home. An in-person valuation is an appointment with a local valuer who sees the property, so it takes account of its condition, layout and any improvements. That is the figure to set your asking price on.
Is a surveyor’s Home Report valuation more reliable than an estate agent’s valuation?
They answer different questions. The Single Survey valuation inside a Home Report is carried out by a chartered surveyor, and a buyer’s mortgage lender can often use it, as long as the surveyor is on the lender’s panel. An estate agent’s valuation is a free market appraisal of what your home is likely to sell for, and it is what you use to set an asking price. A good agent takes the Home Report valuation into account when recommending one.
Are Zoopla and Rightmove valuations accurate?
They are a useful first guide. Online estimates are worked out from recent sold prices and listings near you, so they give a range. They cannot see inside your home, so they miss an extension, a new kitchen or the condition of the property. For an asking price, follow it with an in-person valuation.
Are house prices falling in Edinburgh?
Not at the moment. ESPC recorded an average selling price of £317,070 in Edinburgh from June to August 2026, up 1.1% on a year earlier, and homes took a median of 21 days to go under offer. Across Scotland, Registers of Scotland put the average price at £196,000 in July 2026, up 2.3% on the year. MOV8’s autumn 2026 market update has more detail.
What adds value to a house?
The things buyers notice most: a kitchen and bathroom in good order, fresh decoration, a tidy garden, and small repairs fixed before the Home Report survey. An extension or loft conversion can add more, as long as the building warrant and completion certificate are in place. MOV8’s guide to DIY projects that add value to your home has more ideas.
