Selling A House After
Probate in Bristol

Applying for probate involves gathering all necessary documentation, including the Will and any supporting evidence. The application must be submitted to the Bristol Probate Registry, where it will be processed and verified. Sold.co.uk can assist you in preparing and submitting your probate application, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

One of the critical steps in the probate process is obtaining an accurate valuation of the property. Our team of property specialists at Sold.co.uk has an in-depth understanding of the Bristol property market and will provide you with a fair and competitive valuation. This valuation will help determine the property’s market value and facilitate the decision-making process during the property sale.

Successfully selling a Bristol probate property requires strategic marketing and broad exposure to potential buyers. Sold.co.uk’s expert marketing team will ensure your property is showcased on major online portals and targeted to the appropriate audience. Our goal is to maximise interest and secure the best possible offer in a timely manner.

Managing viewings and negotiations can be time-consuming and emotionally challenging during the probate process. Our dedicated local agents will take care of these aspects for you, ensuring that all viewings are conducted professionally and that negotiations are handled with your best interests in mind.

Once a suitable buyer is found, the sale can proceed to completion. Sold.co.uk will assist with all necessary paperwork and legalities, ensuring a seamless transfer of ownership. Our goal is to make the probate property sale process as stress-free as possible, allowing you to focus on other important matters.

‘Probate property’ is a house that has been left by someone who has passed away. It will either be inherited via the person’s Will, or through the rules of intestacy.

• Ensure the house is in sellable condition
• Get a valuation completed
• Find a suitable estate agent or cash house buyer
• Agree terms with a potential buyer
• Complete the sale

Once the Grant of Probate has been granted, the deceased’s Will determines who owns the property, and the executor will be responsible for assigning ownership.

In instances where the deceased passed as an ‘intestate person’, and there is no Will, the property will fall under the ‘rules of intestacy’, and in most circumstances, their closest living relative will be the beneficiary. 

Where the property was owned under a ‘joint tenancy’, the surviving owner will automatically receive ownership of the deceased’s share.

After probate has been approved and the property is primed for sale, the average time it takes to find a buyer on the market in Bristol is 106 days. Keep in mind that this figure is merely an average timeframe for Bristol-based estate agencies – and you can sell much faster using Sold.co.uk.

You can sell your probate property to us within 7 days. Get in touch today to find out how.

No, before the Grant of Probate has been received, you cannot sell a house – both in Bristol and anywhere else in the country. There are certain actions that you can take during this time, however, such as conducting viewings and accepting offers.

No. There is no legal requirement to sell your inherited property after probate in Bristol. You may instead choose to keep the house for your own enjoyment or use it as an investment opportunity by renting to tenants.

It is generally recommended that you only clear a house after the Grant of Probate is received. This should be left to the beneficiary of the property to sort, as they may wish to keep some of the belongings.

A new executor can be appointed, if the current one is not carrying out their responsibilities as they should.

Yes, you can claim against the estate after probate.

Yes. You will need to get a property valued, as this is important for inheritance tax purposes. You will also need a valuation to confirm that the estate’s value is greater than the £5,000 threshold. If a Bristol house is included in the estate, it will almost certainly go above this figure.

Whether there is a requirement for a Grant of Probate will depend on the bank the deceased was with and the estate’s value. Generally, probate is required for estates valued at more than £5,000. In estates where property is included, probate is always required.

When someone passes away, their property must go through the probate process if it is worth more than £5,000 in the UK.

Yes, you can check Bristol probate on the UK government website.

When you inherit a house in probate Bristol, you are unlikely to be required to pay any stamp duty. The main tax requirement that you will need to be concerned about is inheritance tax.

Probate is required on estates generally valued at more than £5,000 or if sole ownership or tenancy in common property is included in the estate.

Whether a probate property sells for cheaper entirely depends on the condition of the house. If it does not meet modern standards, or is untidy, then it will sell for less money. However, if the house is still in excellent condition and meets all modern standards, it is not necessarily less valuable.