Can I sell an inherited property I have not lived in or moved into?

16th June 2026
1 min
Ben Carter

Yes Most inherited properties are sold by executors or beneficiaries who never lived there themselves, and We Buy Any House handles these sales regularly.   You do not need to move into the property, or even visit it in person, to sell it to us. We can arrange a property valuation visit and handle the entire process

Yes

Most inherited properties are sold by executors or beneficiaries who never lived there themselves, and We Buy Any House handles these sales regularly.  

You do not need to move into the property, or even visit it in person, to sell it to us. We can arrange a property valuation visit and handle the entire process remotely if you prefer.  If the property has been empty since the death of the owner, there are a few practical points to be aware of:

  • Empty property insurance: standard home insurance policies may lapse or reduce cover after 30–60 days of unoccupancy. Check whether the estate’s insurers have been notified.
  • Council tax, empty properties are generally still liable for council tax, though some councils offer a short-term exemption following a bereavement. 

 A fast sale to We Buy Any House removes the ongoing financial and practical burden of maintaining an empty inherited property.