
An estimate of the value of a house, usually undertaken by a chartered surveyor, to establish its suitability as security for a lender. This is normally a requirement of mortgage providers before issuing a mortgage. Many lenders will not grant a mortgage unless there is sufficient value in the property and the LTV or loan to value ratio is not over 90%.
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