IHTM23141 | What to do on receipt of the VOA's final report: introduction
From HM Revenue & Customs · Inheritance Tax Manual
When you have requested a formal valuation using a VOA 1 or VOA 2 the VOA (IHTM23002) will send a report in due course.
In order to make a report the VOA will follow all or part of a 5 stage process (IHTM23221). The VOA will form an opinion of value (o/v) and notify it to this office on VO 1103 together with other relevant information, such as
the amount of any increase or decrease compared with the taxpayer’s original figure
whether the value is agreed
whether the property has been sold, or
is in the market for sale
The VOA will normally report by e-mai. Where, exceptionally, paper reports are received, the copy of the IHT405 which accompanied the VOA 1 or 2 is likely to be returned as well. The first time the value is amended the IHT405 will be noted in red. Subsequent alterations are made in green and then black.