If you have inherited a property from a loved one then you may be looking to sell the house or flat as quickly as possible - either for emotional or financial reasons.
At House Buy Fast we are experienced in sensitively helping people to sell their probate property fast. We understand the intricacies of the probate process and will support you throughout the sale.
Many inherited houses are in need of repair or refurbishment which can put buyers off if a lot of expensive work is needed. This isn't a problem for us.
Contact us now to find out more information and how we can help.
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If you have lost a loved one a property sale is the last thing you want to be dealing with. The process of going through probate and putting a house on the market with an estate agent can be time consuming, stressful and emotionally draining.
At House Buy Fast we aim to take the stress out of selling a probate property. The process is quick and simple:
We can buy your inherited house quickly because we have our own cash funds readily available - meaning we don’t need to secure a mortgage. We are also very experienced in fast house sales and use solicitors we know can act quickly.
We will support you through every step. Don't just take our word for it, see some examples here of happy customers who have sold their homes fast with our help.
Deciding what to do with an inherited property when a loved one has died can make a difficult time even harder. If you decide to sell the property then we aim to make the process as quick and hassle free as possible.Jonathan Rolande - Director
House Buy Fast is an established and experienced property buying company. We regularly help people sell inherited houses and our staff are incredibly knowledgeable about the probate process.
If you have any questions about selling a probate property we would be happy to talk you through the process.
| Our Quick Sale Service | ||
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Estate Agents | ||
| Sale period | 3-28 days | 6-9 months |
| Guaranteed | Yes | No. On average, 1 in 3 sales fall through (national statistics) |
| Repairs needed for house to sell | None | Possible (Agents usually ask for repairs) |
| Privacy | No Viewings | For sale sign outside and continuous viewings |
Sold a house that was left to me by my parents.
Duncan kept in touch and dealt with the process very quickly.
Client in Manchester, Check A Professional reviewProperty buying companies, such as House Buy Fast, typically offer under market value for a property. However, if you sell your property to House Buy Fast, you will not need to pay any estate agency or solicitor fees, there is no cost for using our service and we offer you a fast, guaranteed sale.
When deciding whether to sell your inherited property through a traditional estate agent or House Buy Fast you should take into account all the costs that are associated with selling a property before making your decision. Below is a table detailing some of the typical costs:
Compare the cost of selling your home with traditional Estate Agents and Property Buyers.
| Selling to us (3 days+) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Selling via Estate Agent (6 months+) | ||
| Asking Price | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| Average agreed purchase price | £77,000 | £95,000 |
| Final agreed price after survey | £77,000 | £90,000 |
| Estate Agent fees | £0.00 | £1,890 inc VAT |
| Cosmetic repairs (if required) | £0.00 | £750 |
| Solicitor fees | £0.00 | £1,000 inc VAT |
| Council tax and other bills (while sales is going through) | £150 | £1,800 |
| Average Mortgage payments (while sale is going through) | £0.00 | £3,600 |
| Net price achieved | £76,850 | £80,960 |
*These figures are for guidance only, individual sums can vary.
If you are thinking of selling a probate property there are a few things you should know:
We always suggest that legal advice is taken before you make any important decisions. You can get more guidance about taxes on inherited property, money and shares from the GOV.UK website here.
If you’re not satisfied with the service provided by a quick house sale company, you can
refer the matter to the following regulators and redress schemes.
Selling a Probate Property Fast
What If My Situation Changes and I Don't Need to Sell My House Fast?
If your situation changes and you no longer need to sell your house that’s completely fine.
Remember, we pride ourselves on making the whole process zero risk and zero fees to the seller. We’ll even cover the costs of your solicitor until that point, so there is nothing for you to worry about if your circumstances do change.
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How Quickly Will I Receive the Cash for My Property?
On average it takes up to three weeks to receive the cash for your property. This timescale is from the moment you enquire about selling your house to the day of completion. The process can be faster or slower depending on what you would prefer.
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How Much of the Market Value Will You Offer Me for My House?
Using a fast house sale company means you are likely to receive under market value for your property. Exactly how much this is varies depending both on the property, its condition and the local property market.
When working out whether accepting an offer for this value is the right thing for you and your family it’s important to take into account the costs you would have to pay if you sold your home using traditional estate agents. These include solicitor and estate agent fees, mortgage payments and bills while you wait for the sale to complete and any repairs you may be required to do.
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Does House Buy Fast Charge Any Fees or Costs?
We don’t charge you a penny when using our property buying service. House Buy Fast also covers all the house valuation fees - and don’t forget you’ll be saving money that you would otherwise be paying to an estate agent.
This means once you’ve received your property valuation you know that this is the amount of money you will receive at completion - no fuss - no fees.
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Can I Use My Own Solicitor?
If you would like to use your own solicitor you’re more than welcome and we’ll cover the cost for you.
You also have the option to use a solicitor recommended by us. We’ll give you two or three options and the choice is entirely yours. As promised, House Buy Fast will cover the cost of any solicitors involved in the sell house fast process.
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Can I Deal with One Person or is it a Call Centre?
We often get asked if we’re a call centre and the answer to that is absolutely not. House Buy Fast is full of individuals that have a wealth of experience in the property industry and understand the importance of excellent customer service.
You’ll be dealing with the same individual during the whole we buy any house process from your initial call right through to when we’ve purchased the property.
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Are House Buy Fast a Member of Any Professional Body?
We’ve been industry leaders in promoting a fair deal for sellers in the property buying sector, appearing on ITV pressing the issue.
We are members of The Property Ombudsman Scheme, meaning there is a form of redress if anything goes wrong with a property buying company.
We’re also founding members of The National Association of Property Buyers which was formed in 2013 to improve standards in the quick house sale industry and helped many sellers get a fair deal.
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You should always seek independent legal advice before selling your property
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