Probate Property Service
Valuation by a RICS surveyor
Our service starts with a free of charge initial discussion with a qualified valuer who will assess your situation and requirements and then guide you on the best way to proceed. He will carry out a probate valuation and supply a detailed report with recommendations. This is charged on a scale rate starting at £195 + VAT and will if required include an insurance valuation.
Recommendation Report
We will provide you with much more than a standard value for probate purposes. Alongside this we will include advice on the best method of sale, on what might need to be done to the property to prepare it for sale, and on any clearance, tidying or improvements that would be beneficial. Our report will be thorough and will include all of the property information required for the executors to consider when making estate planning decisions.
Rental Valuation
We will also provide you with a rental market appraisal in its current condition and once any suggested works have taken place. This will help the executors to decide on the best course of action to either keep and rent or sell the property.
Disposal and Auction of Unwanted Furniture
We have links with local auctioneers who provide an independent valuation of furniture and chattels followed by a cost effective removal and sale of all unwanted items. Prior estimates will be supplied and a full and complete clearance carried out.
House Clearance and Winter Drain-down
Empty properties need to be prepared for sale or letting purposes. Our property management team can undertake clean up work, deal with security improvements and drain down the plumbing and heating systems.
Garden Tidy and MaintenanceBest price will only be achieved if the property presents well, and the gardens need to be smartened up and maintained as part of this process. We have contractors who can undertake any initial tidy up and follow this with regular maintenance.
Assessment of Planning Options
Probate properties generally offer opportunities for extension or redevelopment; on some occasions there could be space for a building plot. Our Surveyor will consider and advise on the options.
Method of Sale Guidance
We will advise on the right method of sale to achieve the best price for the beneficiaries - it could be ‘by Auction’ if there are opportunities for improvement or by ‘Private Treaty’ if it is modern and in good condition. We will occasionally advise ‘Informal or Formal Tender’ to help achieve the best price in a required timescale.
Securing Property to Deter Squatters
We advise on security issues, and when required will organise for a Locksmith to undertake lock replacement and the fitting of security bolts as necessary. We will also agree arrangements for the continued operation of burglar alarm systems. If the property is a particularly large estate akin with our Fine & Country division we can even organise 24 hour static guarding and or close circuit television systems.
Security Visits for Insurance Purposes
We will agree a programme of regular drive-by inspections and security visits and checks of the property necessary to comply with insurers requirements.
Single Point of Contact
As ‘Agent for the Executors’ we will act as the primary contact for all matters relating to the probate property. We will allocate an individual to be responsible and available on call.
Commercial Property
Our auctions team handle the sale of commercial investments and vacant mixed usage, industrial, commercial and other types of property. Reletting can also be arranged plus advice given on alternative uses and desirable improvements.
Dealing with Probate Property requires special skills and knowledgeable dedicated staff. The Newman Property Services, Fine & Country and Auction House teams have the experience, capability, and understanding to deliver a better service and achieve ‘best price’ by the method preferred and in the timescale required.
Our Property Probate Service takes all the worry out of what can be a daunting task and onerous responsibility.
Call today for a specialist consultation.
