Probate sale

Grizebeck · 14 August 2023 at 9:11PM

Bonniepurple said:

We waited for probate to be granted before we formally accepted our buyer’s offer. I think we’re all kicking ourselves though- while we were waiting interest rates went up (and up) and so the buyer asked if he could reduce his offer as otherwise it was unaffordable. We had a quick chat, agreed that we were happy and it’s all going through the solicitors now.

One thing to remember is that houses do start to look unloved fairly quickly and what’s highlighted in a survey now May have changed by the time probate is granted. My Dad’s house (already fairly unloved) is really showing signs of needing someone to live there, or at least be in and out daily. He died 9 months ago.

Yes it may be the case they don't accept our offer and leave it on the market whilst they await probate

chanz4 · 14 August 2023 at 9:41PM

6 months min for probate

Bigphil1474 · 15 August 2023 at 9:12AM

It's definitely taking longer now, but as I said, before Christmas it took 2 months for me from starting the probate application online to have it granted, and 3 months earlier this year for FIL. Both were simple applications with no tax issues. I think the probate office are quoting 4 months.