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Cash Buyers for Probate Property: What to Check First

Six checks to make before you accept any cash offer on an inherited property, including ours.

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What a cash buyer really is

A direct cash buyer is not part of a sale chain and can move quickly, which can make a sale faster and more certain than a conventional one. It does not mean every buyer or every offer is the same, so it is worth checking who you are dealing with.

Six checks before you accept a cash offer

  1. Is the company real? Look it up on Companies House: name, number, registered office and directors.
  2. Are there any upfront fees? You should not be asked to pay anything to get an offer or to proceed.
  3. Is the offer in writing, with its basis explained? Ask how the figure was reached and what it assumes.
  4. Do you have independent legal advice? A solicitor acting for you should review everything before you sign.
  5. Is there any lock-in? Be wary of exclusivity agreements, option clauses, or fees if you withdraw. Ask for these in writing.
  6. Have you compared the price? Get a valuation and at least one other opinion, such as an estate agent’s appraisal.

We are happy to answer questions about our offer and our terms.

About Probate Property Buyers Limited

If you would like independent legal advice, we can introduce you to an independent solicitor (details available on request) for a free initial consultation of up to one hour. No written follow-up advice is included, and any further work is agreed with the solicitor before it starts. We do not receive any referral fee or other payment from the solicitor. You are under no obligation to use them, and you are free to instruct any solicitor of your choice. Our cash offer is not conditional on using them.

When a cash sale is not the right choice

If the property is in good order, there is no urgency, and the beneficiaries want the highest possible price, a conventional sale through an estate agent may suit you better. If the estate needs money quickly, the property is costing you to hold, it needs significant repairs, or you want certainty, a cash sale is worth considering. Read more about selling an inherited house.

Frequently asked questions

Is a cash offer binding?

No offer is binding until contracts are exchanged. Until then you can change your mind. The legal work is done by solicitors, and an independent solicitor can explain your position.

Why is a cash offer lower than an estate agent’s valuation?

A cash buyer takes on the risk and cost of buying quickly, carrying out any repairs, and reselling later. In return the seller gets speed, certainty and no fees. The difference varies from property to property.

Will you ask me for money upfront?

No. We do not ask the seller to pay anything to receive an offer or to proceed.

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