NRI · United Kingdom
Indian property valuation for NRIs in the UK
UK applications use Indian property valuations in the spouse and partner financial requirement (cash savings and, for some routes, assets), student maintenance and sponsor evidence, Innovator Founder and business routes, and visitor visas where ties to India are assessed. NRIs settled in the UK also sell Indian property and need capital gains, TDS and repatriation support. ValuerDekho matches you with registered valuers who issue dual INR/GBP reports after inspection and courier originals to the UK, and with CAs for net-worth certificates and Forms 145/146. Visa reports cost ₹6,000–₹10,000, plus 18% GST, and arrive in 24–72 hours.
- Report currency
- INR with pound sterling (GBP) equivalent
- Who signs
- Registered valuer (Section 514, formerly 34AB) or IBBI RV for the property; CA with UDIN for the net-worth certificate.
- Fees
- ₹6,000 – ₹30,000 depending on purpose
- Timeline
- Visa report: 24–72 hours from documents. Capital gains report: 3–7 working days with inspection. Courier to the UK: 4–7 days.
- Validity
- UKVI does not set a validity; reports within six months are treated as current; some caseworkers ask for documents dated within 28 days for cash evidence, which does not apply to valuations.
- Time zone
- WhatsApp support 07:00–23:00 IST covers the full UK working day; calls can be scheduled in UK hours.
When NRIs in the UK need a valuation
| Situation | Why the report matters |
|---|---|
| Spouse / partner visa (Appendix FM financial requirement) | Where the requirement is met through cash savings or combined sources, property valuations support the overall financial picture and sponsor's assets. |
| Student visa (maintenance and sponsor evidence) | Maintenance must be held in cash, but sponsor assets evidenced by valuation and a CA certificate strengthen the file. |
| Innovator Founder and business routes | Source of investment funds from an Indian property sale needs a valuation and sale trail. |
| Standard visitor visa | Property ownership evidences ties and intent to return. |
Report format that gets accepted
- INR value with GBP equivalent at the RBI reference rate
- Valuer's registration type and number
- Method, comparables and dated photographs
- Names exactly as in the passport
- Signed PDF; original by courier (4–7 days to the UK)
Checklist
- Passport (and OCI if held)
- PAN for any sale or TDS work
- Title deed and chain; society documents for flats
- Latest property-tax receipt and electricity bill
- Photographs or video walkthrough; access via a relative
- For sale: draft agreement, buyer's PAN, NRO account details
Selling Indian property while in United Kingdom
Selling Indian property while UK-resident: TDS under Section 393(2) (formerly 195) at 12.5% plus surcharge and cess on the full price for long-term gains; lower-deduction certificate under Section 397 (Form 13); repatriation through NRO with Forms 145/146 up to USD 1 million per financial year. UK residents report the gain to HMRC and claim credit under the India–UK treaty; remittance-basis history matters for long-term UK residents.
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Frequently asked questions
Does UKVI accept Indian property valuations?
Yes, as supporting evidence of financial standing and ties. The report should be from a registered valuer, in English, with a GBP equivalent.
Can I get the valuation without visiting India?
Yes. A relative provides access; documents are shared remotely; the signed PDF is delivered in two to three days and the original couriered.
How do I repatriate sale proceeds to the UK?
Credit the sale to your NRO account, obtain the CA's Form 146 and file Form 145, then instruct the bank; the limit is USD 1 million per financial year.
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Last reviewed 6 September 2026 by ValuerDekho editorial team. Regulatory references are to the Income-tax Act 2025 and Income-tax Rules 2026 (in force from 1 April 2026) with the former 1961-Act section numbers in brackets. This is general information, not tax or legal advice.