Helping Executors Sell Probate Properties


Benefits of Probate Property Auctions

Speed

Property auctions offer a fast, efficient process – once a sale is secured, the buyer is legally committed with an immediate exchange of contracts and a 10% non-refundable deposit.

Certainty

Property auctions remove the stresses and uncertainty of ‘subject to contract’ transactions. There is no long-drawn-out negotiation or renegotiation and unlike a private treaty sale, absolutely nothing.

Transparency

Our online auction platform allows all interested buyers to bid openly, fostering competition and often driving the final sale price upward.

No Seller Fees

Our 0% Sales Fee, means that you pay nothing for selling through us.

How it works

We make the sales process straightforward.

Valuation and agreement to list

Legal Packs produced

Property Advertised

Viewings and Enquiries

Auction opens and bids come in

Highest price wins and exchanges with 10% deposit

Balance paid on Completion Date

The Valuation:

The valuation part of the process commences once the executor of the will has made the decision to use our services. After providing details of the property, we will do a desktop valuation and get in contact with the executer of the estate to run through the 'mechanics' such as agreeing a reserve price, auction timelines, and legal requirements. If you are happy to proceed we send out your contract.

The Listing Stage:

Once the signed agreement has been received, we will book an instruction appointment, to gather photographs, property descriptions, floorplans etc. for the listing and marketing of your property. The property will then be promoted across our marketing platforms, to generate as much interest as possible. During this phase an optional for-sale board is usually erected.

Legal Packs:

The seller must provide a legal pack for potential buyers. You have two options to create this:
1, Provide Your Own Legal Pack: You use your own solicitor to prepare your legal pack.
Or
2, We can generate this for you: If you choose this option we will arrange for our solicitors to prepare the legal pack with no upfront cost to you. If the property doesn’t sell, there’s no charge. Once sold, £1495 will be deducted from completion funds to cover the legal pack.

Viewings and Enquiries:

We will liaise with the executor, to arrange access at a suitable time for viewing which are accompanied by when . Or if preferred, block viewings can be arranged to allow ease of access. Viewings are usually accompanied. Every interested party that views the property, will have a follow up call to obtain feedback and to go through how they can place bids and ensure that they understand the buying process.

Auction Exchanges:

Once an acceptable bid wins your auction, we will organise the exchange of contracts and take any payment due.

Sales Progression:

Our auction team will liaise between the executor and the buyer with regards to all sales progression and updates.

The Completing Date:

The auction team will liaise with the executor and the buyer to discuss the completion date so that it is arranged in time for the exchange of contracts. The majority of our properties complete 28 days after the exchange date. If the property does not sell in the first round of the action the property can be re-listed.
Auction lengths are tailored to each property, typically running on a 28-day cycle. Vendors commit to a minimum of three calendar months (usually three cycles). After this period, the contract continues on a rolling basis unless a 28-day notice is served. The final auction cycle will align with the end of this notice period.
"We were delighted wit the service provided and would highly recommend them. The whole tema were extremely professional, always polite and couldn't have been more helpful. We were kept fully informed and they made the whole process simple and straightforward. Many thanks indeed, to each and every one of you"
- M. Stolborg
"Our auction process as a seller was quite straightforward. It can be a daunting idea but it was made very easy by the team. The process was explained and paperwork sent very quickly and the house was up for sale within days. 6 weeks later the property is sold at a price we are happy with and the whole process will be completed in 28 days with no stress to us. Thanks to all for your advice and assistance."
- A. Martin

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About Us

We are a dedicated team of seasoned property professionals committed to providing exceptional service. Recognising the unique challenges faced by executors, we developed Probate Property Auctions to offer a solution that ensures estate assets are sold within fixed timelines, with certainty, and complete transparency.

Our approach is designed to support executors throughout the entire process—from accurate valuations and comprehensive listings to strategic marketing. We leverage an extensive marketing platform that promotes properties across more than 3,500 websites, including industry leaders such as Rightmove, Zoopla, OnTheMarket, and PrimeLocation. Additionally, our trusted auction platform has facilitated over £4.1 billion in property sales and more than 38,000 successful property exchanges.

Our dedicated customer support team is here to guide you every step of the way. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any inquiries; we are always available to assist.