Probate and authority first
We confirm with the solicitor when it can be sold and who signs.
Deceased estates
Selling a loved one’s home, gently and properly.
We take the property side off your plate and keep every beneficiary informed.
What makes it hard
You are not the only one
- Waiting on probate with an empty house.
- A lifetime of belongings to clear.
- Several beneficiaries wanting updates.
- Insuring and securing a vacant home.
How we help
Options first, then a plan
Clearing and preparing
Clearers, cleaners and trades, organised and quoted.
One update for everyone
A written update you can forward to every beneficiary.
Before we talk
Useful to have handy
- The will and the executor’s details
- The estate solicitor’s details
- Probate status (applied, granted or not yet)
- Keys, alarm codes and insurance details
Questions
What owners ask us
Can we sell before probate is granted?
You can usually prepare and market it, but signing and settling depend on probate. The solicitor will confirm.
Is there a tax deadline?
There can be capital gains timeframes for a deceased person’s home. Ask the estate’s accountant early.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Information checked October 2026.
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