The couple, from Clapham, worked as valuers at the Lots Road Auctions in Chelsea.

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When this was done in Nottingham last year, valuers reduced properties by up to 30%.

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On May 21st the government appointed two external valuers to scrutinise the banks' assets.

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Instead, independent valuers estimate what the loans that banks want to offload are worth.

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Mr Bampton and Ms Gyetvai, from Clapham, worked as valuers at the Lots Road Auctions in Chelsea.

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Valuers are predicting the trend could continue, with demand outstripping supply as buyers look to protect wealth when faced with increasing inflation and taxes.

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