Independent valuation evidence for litigation and arbitration
When a dispute turns on value, the court or arbitrator needs a clear, independent opinion that can be examined. José Covas FRICS, RICS Registered Valuer, provides valuation expert evidence for litigation and arbitration — focused on the number, the evidence behind it, and how that evidence is presented to the decision-maker.
Services
- Court-appointed expert
- Party-appointed expert
- Arbitration expert
- Independent valuation for disputes
Each instruction starts with a short conflict check and a written scope, so the role, timeline and deliverables are agreed before work begins. The same standards of independence apply whichever party instructs.
Typical matters
Instructions cover all property types — residential, commercial, industrial, land and mixed-use, including portfolios when needed. Examples of issues include market value and bases of value, rent and lease terms, expropriation and compensation, partnership or inheritance divisions, development viability disputes, and quantification of damages linked to property value.
How it works
- First contact — use the site form or email jc@josecovas.com with property type, the nature of the dispute, jurisdiction, timing, the role you need and the working language.
- Scope and quote — José reviews conflicts and availability, then José Covas Real Estate issues a written scope and fee quotation.
- Report — reasoned valuation evidence prepared for the agreed purpose, suitable for scrutiny by the other side and by the decision-maker.
- Hearing support — clarifications, meetings of experts or attendance at a hearing when included in the scope.
You receive a single point of contact through the engagement, with updates as the work progresses.
Why José
José Covas is FRICS and a RICS Registered Valuer, and holds the credential RICS-accredited Evaluative Mediator (awarded November 2021, after RICS prescribed training). He gives an independent and impartial valuation opinion within his expertise, in Portuguese, English or Spanish, and accepts work worldwide subject to scope and quotation.
Fees and contact
Fees are set on quotation for the agreed scope. To enquire, email jc@josecovas.com.
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Frequently asked questions
What roles can José take?
Court-appointed expert, party-appointed expert, arbitration expert, or independent valuation for a dispute — after a conflict check and written scope.
What should a first enquiry include?
Property type, nature of the dispute, jurisdiction, timing, the role you need, and the working language. That is enough to start.
In which languages and where does he work?
Portuguese, English and Spanish, worldwide, subject to scope and quotation.
How are fees set?
By written quotation for the agreed scope. There is no public price list.
Engaged and invoiced by José Covas Real Estate.