Swift Values

Swift Values: probate valuations in the UK

Swift Values is a British company dedicated to the valuation of household contents and chattels in the context of probate. Founded by Mark Littler, an antiques dealer and former auctioneer with over a decade of experience in valuations for law firms, the firm presents itself as a national service specialising in chattel valuations for legal professionals. Its proposition focuses on HMRC-compliant reports delivered in one to two working days.

Two valuation methods: online and in person

The company offers two ways of working. The online valuation, which according to the firm covers more than 95% of estates, involves a qualified valuer assessing the photographs and documentation provided by the client to produce a full HMRC-compliant report. It is designed for everyday household contents, vehicles, jewellery and most antiques.

The in-person valuation involves a qualified valuer travelling to the property. It is recommended for estates with significant antiques, fine art, jewellery collections, classic vehicles or items likely to interest international auction houses. Swift Values states that it travels anywhere in the UK.

Categories of items valued

Swift Values' catalogue of specialities covers a broad spectrum of items. Among the categories it details are:

• Antiques, art and Asian art
• Ceramics and ornaments
• Silver
• Jewellery and watches
• Books, stamps and vinyl
• Cameras and lenses
• Hi-fi and home cinema equipment
• Musical instruments
• Toys and collectables
• Vehicles: cars, vans, caravans, classic cars, motorbikes, classic motorbikes, motorhomes and personalised number plates
• Tractors and agricultural vehicles
• Minerals
• Wine and whisky
• Full house contents

Services and fees

The company structures its offering into two main blocks. The full property contents valuation service starts from £119 and is designed to value entire homes, with the option to upload photographs room by room or to arrange an in-person visit. For individual items and small collections, the price starts from £49, an option designed for bequests, specialist collections and single pieces, from vinyl to cameras, watches or jewellery.

Within the in-person method, the site breaks down prices from £49 for jewellery and watches, and from £49 for cars and motorbikes, while the general in-person valuation starts from £298. The firm notes that if any item requires the involvement of a specialist, it informs the client in advance and confirms any additional costs before proceeding.

Guarantee and recognition

Swift Values offers a money-back guarantee if HMRC does not accept the report. The company states that it maintains a 100% acceptance record across the thousands of valuations it says it has completed. It also indicates that it has been shortlisted in the best use of technology category at the British Wills & Probate Awards 2025 and that it has excellent ratings on Google and Trustpilot.

Background and team

The firm was founded by Mark Littler, an antiques broker and former auctioneer who has been helping clients with probate valuations and the sale of assets since 2016. According to the company's information, its team has more than twenty years of experience in probate valuations and has produced thousands of reports for both private executors and UK law firms. The company presents itself as a comprehensive service for solicitors, covering everything from a simple expert opinion to the official report and the sale of the items.

Location and contact

Riverside Mill, Mountbatten Way, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1DY · Phone: 0330 088 4099 · Email: enquiries@swiftvalues.co.uk