Probate and estate sales
Selling a London property as an executor
An estate sale has a legal timetable, several people to keep informed and, often, a property that needs clearing first. We take the practical load off the executors and coordinate with the estate’s solicitor at every step.
- Works alongside the estate’s solicitor
- Clearance and preparation coordinated
- Updates to every executor
Probate and estate sales
Talk to an advisor
Two quick steps. It takes about a minute.
Sole-mandate, single-side
No dual-agency on any transaction. Conflicts disclosed in writing.
Discretion by default
Off-market sourcing, alias representation, NDA-ready.
Audit-ready paper trail
Mandate, briefs, memos and closing dossier — written, signed, archived.
Outcomes
What executors get from us
A careful valuation
A market appraisal based on comparable sales. If the estate needs a formal valuation, we can arrange a RICS valuer.
The practical work done
Clearance, cleaning, securing an empty property and keys managed through trusted contractors, quoted to you first.
Timing that fits probate
Marketing can often begin while the grant is awaited, with exchange planned for once it is issued. Your solicitor confirms the timing.
Everyone kept informed
Written updates go to every executor, so decisions are made together and on the record.
Talk to an advisor about an estate sale
How it works
4 steps, one adviser
- 1
First conversation
We learn where the estate is in the process and what the property needs.
- 2
Valuation and preparation
Appraisal, then clearance or light preparation if it will help the sale.
- 3
Marketing
Open or discreet marketing to buyers who can proceed on the estate’s timetable.
- 4
Sale and completion
Negotiation and progression coordinated with the estate’s solicitor through to completion.
Market evidence
The London market, from the registry
£560,000
Median sale price
Aug 2025 to Aug 2026
36,006
Registered sales in 12 months
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
-3.4%
Median price change
vs the previous 12 months
Registry data for London as a whole. See sold prices by area.
Why Belgrave
How we compare
| Aspect | Belgrave Estates | Typical high-street approach |
|---|---|---|
| Who you deal with | One named senior advisor from first call to completion | Handed between valuer, negotiator and progression team |
| Conflicts of interest | Single-side representation; conflicts disclosed in writing | Often acts for both sides of the same deal |
| Fees | Fee model disclosed in writing before you sign anything | Headline rate, extras discovered later |
| Discretion | Off-market and NDA-ready campaigns available | Portal-first by default |
| Paper trail | Mandate, briefs and closing dossier written and archived | Calls and emails, little written record |
How our fees work
Fees disclosed in writing before the mandate starts. Our conduct and fees.
After you enquire
What happens next
- 01
A senior adviser reads it
Your request goes to a senior adviser on the right desk, not a call centre or an automated sequence.
- 02
A personal reply within one working day
By phone, WhatsApp or email, whichever you prefer. Tell us a good time and we will keep to it.
- 03
A clear plan, no obligation
You get our view and the next steps in plain terms. Whether to go ahead is entirely your decision.
FAQ
Probate and estate sales: your questions answered
Can’t find what you’re looking for?Talk to our team.
Can I sell a house before probate is granted?
You can usually market the property and agree a sale, but completion generally needs the grant of probate or letters of administration. The estate’s solicitor will confirm the position for your case.
Do all executors have to agree to the sale?
Executors generally act jointly on a sale. We send updates to each of them and take instructions in writing to keep everything clear.
Is your valuation suitable for inheritance tax?
A market appraisal is our opinion of achievable price. For inheritance tax many estates use a formal RICS valuation, which we can arrange separately. Ask the estate’s solicitor or accountant which is needed.
The property needs work. Should we renovate before selling?
Usually not beyond clearing and cleaning. We will tell you honestly whether any work would add more than it costs.
Can you deal with the contents?
Yes. We can coordinate clearance, storage or specialist valuation of contents through trusted contractors, quoted to you before anything happens.
We live abroad. Can you manage the sale for us?
Yes. We act for executors outside the UK, with written updates and video viewings where useful.
What does it cost?
A success-only fee on completion, scaled to the sale price and disclosed in writing before you instruct us. Contractor costs are quoted separately.
Still deciding? Ask a senior adviser directly.
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Ready when you are
Talk to an advisor about an estate sale
A calm first conversation about the property, the probate timetable and the next steps. No obligation.
- No obligation, ever
- A personal reply within one working day
- One named senior partner throughout
Private and discreet. Your details are never sold, shared or added to a marketing list.