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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.
It depends on the selling method you choose:
With We Buy Any House: Once the Grant of Probate has been received, we can complete a sale in as little as 3 working days from the point contracts are exchanged. We can also work to a longer timeline if you need more time. There is no chain and no risk of the sale falling through.
Via a traditional estate agent: A sale through the open market typically takes an average of 6–9 months from listing to completion, and that is before probate is factored in, which typically takes 6–12 months in itself.
We Buy Any House can begin the process while you wait for probate, so your sale can be ready to complete almost immediately once the Grant arrives.
Yes. If you're approaching retirement and need to deal with a recently inherited property, We Buy Any House can help you sell quickly and without the usual hassle.
There’s no need for an estate agent, no property chain to worry about, and we offer a guaranteed completion date, giving you certainty and access to funds when you need them most.
Learn more about our inherited property sale process and how we can help simplify the transition into retirement.
We Buy Any House can help you sell an inherited property quickly and with minimal legal complexity.
Whether the property forms part of a divorce settlement or you are dealing with the estate of a deceased spouse, our experienced team can guide you through the process, helping to simplify paperwork and reduce delays. Learn more about how we handle selling inherited property and how we can support you during what can often be a challenging time.
If two or more people inherit a property together, for example, siblings inheriting their parents' home, all beneficiaries will need to agree on the sale price and terms before a sale can proceed.
We Buy Any House works with all parties to reach a fair agreement. If agreement cannot be reached, a beneficiary can apply to the court for an Order for Sale, a legal process that compels the sale of the property.
Our team can advise on the options available and help facilitate a resolution that works for everyone involved.
For more information on what happens when beneficiaries disagree, see our guide to whether siblings can force the sale of an inherited property.
You cannot legally complete a sale before the Grant of Probate is received; probate gives you the legal authority to sell the property.
However, you do not need to wait until probate is granted before contacting We Buy Any House.
We can begin the process straight away: carrying out a valuation, preparing all the legal paperwork, and making you a cash offer that is ready to be activated the moment probate is confirmed. Average probate timescales are 6-12 months, though simpler estates can be faster. We can work around your timeline.
For a full guide to the probate process and what to expect at each stage, see our dedicated probate FAQ page.
Yes, having a mortgage on an inherited property does not prevent a sale.
The outstanding mortgage balance will be repaid in full from the sale proceeds at completion; our solicitors coordinate directly with the lender to ensure a clean transfer of ownership. You will receive the remaining equity after the mortgage and any legal costs have been settled.
If the estate also has other outstanding debts beyond the mortgage, see our guide to selling inherited property with debt.
Yes, if you are facing repossession, We Buy Any House can purchase your property in as little as 3 days. Find out more on our stop house repossession page.
End of term mortgage repossession happens when your mortgage term expires and you are unable to repay the outstanding balance, either because you cannot remortgage, because the lender will not extend the term, or because the property value has fallen below the loan amount.
This situation is becoming more common, particularly for interest-only mortgages taken out before 2010 that are now reaching the end of their term.
If you are facing end of term repossession, a fast cash sale allows you to clear the outstanding balance and any arrears, protecting your credit rating and releasing any remaining equity. Contact We Buy Any House for a free, no-obligation offer.
Yes, in many cases. A court repossession order typically gives you 28 days before bailiffs can be instructed. During this period, a fast sale can still halt the process.
If contracts exchange before the bailiff date, the repossession is suspended. We Buy Any House can exchange within 3 days, meaning even a court order does not have to be the end of the road.
We would always recommend speaking to a solicitor or debt adviser as well, but if you want to act quickly, getting a free offer from us is a no-obligation first step.
