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Selling inherited property

sparrowlung
sparrowlung Posts: 23 Forumite
in House buying, renting & selling
I am in the process of selling an inherited property but I am unclear about the procedure for transferring the title deeds and have been struggling to find guidance.

After probate has been obtained do I have to transfer the deeds from the deceased person to the beneficiary (myself) before selling the property?

Thanks

Comments

  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    No. Find a buyer in the usual way and the sale can be direct from deceased to buyer.

    You will need to lodge Will/Probate documents etc to prove you have the right to sell.

    If you are going to do the conveyancing yourself - don't, as you seem not to understand the process.

    If you plan to use a solicitor, he/she will do all this for you - very common.
  • SmlSave
    SmlSave Posts: 4,911 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    What G_M said :)
    Currently studying for a Diploma - wish me luck :)

    Phase 1 - Emergency Fund - Complete :j
    Phase 2 - £20,000 Mortgage Fund - Underway
  • ThelmaLouise
    ThelmaLouise Posts: 28 Forumite
    And you won't be able to sell the house until you have obtained probate.
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