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Empty Property and Preparation

Advice on securing, insuring and preparing an empty probate property so value is protected before and during the sale process.

Advice on securing, insuring and preparing an empty probate property so value is protected before and during the sale process.

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Empty probate properties: insurance, security, council tax and the quiet risks that can erode value

When people think about probate property, they tend to think about the sale itself. The buyer, the price, the timescale, the grant. What they often…

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Can an empty probate property become a target for fraud?

How often should someone check on a vacant probate property?

How do we insure an empty probate property properly?

What immediate steps should we take to secure the house?

Should we clear the house before marketing it — or can buyers see through the contents?

What do we do with all the contents?