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Repossession, probate, divorce sales, debt and selling a house fast. Written by the team who actually buy these properties across the West Midlands, not a content agency.

Probate

Selling a House in Probate: The Complete Guide

Can you sell before probate is granted? Who has the legal authority, what it costs, and how estate agents, cash buyers and auctions compare.

27 September 202613 min read
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Divorce and separation

Can You Sell a House During a Divorce?

Whether you both have to agree, what a consent order costs, and the capital gains tax rule that changed in 2023.

22 September 20269 min read
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Probate

How Much Does Probate Cost in England and Wales?

The court fee changed in July 2026. The current figure, what else you might pay, and how to keep the total down.

21 September 20269 min read
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Probate

How Long Does Probate Take in England and Wales?

What the official figures show, why the wait varies so much, and what it means if you are waiting to sell a house.

20 September 202610 min read
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Probate and tax

Capital Gains Tax on Inherited Property in the UK

Whether you owe tax when you sell an inherited property, how the gain is worked out, the rates now and the 60-day deadline, with a worked example.

20 September 202612 min read
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Stopping repossession

How to Stop Repossession in England and Wales

What actually happens once a lender starts repossession, what you can still do at every stage, and when selling for cash closes the door on it for good.

14 September 20268 min read
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