A national guidance resource · England & Wales
Clear guidance and trusted professionals for families and executors dealing with probate properties and their contents.
When someone passes away, their property often requires careful and sensitive attention. Probate properties commonly involve:
Dealing with a probate property is rarely straightforward. Beyond the legal process, families and executors face a range of practical challenges that can feel overwhelming at an already difficult time.
A lifetime of belongings must be carefully sorted, retained, donated, or removed — sensitively and practically.
Deciding what happens to personal items, furniture, and sentimental objects requires care, time, and often family agreement.
Properties must often be cleared, cleaned, and made presentable before they can be valued or placed on the market.
Specialist valuations are frequently needed for antiques, artwork, jewellery, and collections as part of the probate process.
Differences of opinion between family members or beneficiaries over property contents and decisions are not uncommon.
What to keep, what to sell, what to donate — these decisions require thought, time, and sometimes professional guidance.
The UK Probate Property Hub is built on three interconnected resources, each designed to make probate property situations more manageable.
Clear, plain-English explanations of probate property situations — from the initial grant of probate through to the final sale or transfer of the property and its contents. Understand what typically needs to happen and when professional help may be appropriate.
Read the Guide →A curated network of professionals with specific experience in probate property matters. Whether you need a solicitor, estate agent, valuer, or house clearance specialist, this network connects families and executors with the right expertise at the right time.
Find Professionals →A dedicated telephone helpline supported by an intelligent call system. Callers can describe their situation at their own pace. Details are captured and recorded so that enquiries can be directed to the most appropriate professionals within the network.
Call the Helpline →Probate property matters often require a range of specialist expertise. The Hub connects families and executors with experienced professionals across the following disciplines.
Legal guidance on obtaining grants of probate, administering estates, and navigating the legal requirements of probate property.
Specialist agents with experience in marketing and selling probate properties, including those requiring clearance or refurbishment.
Professional, sensitive clearance of residential properties, with care for both the family's needs and the responsible disposal of contents.
RICS-qualified valuers providing formal property and contents valuations for probate purposes, accepted by HMRC.
Specialist auctioneers for antiques, artwork, jewellery, and household contents requiring sale through the auction process.
Experienced mediators who can help families and beneficiaries resolve disagreements over property or contents in a structured, neutral environment.
Sometimes the best first step is simply explaining your situation to someone who understands. Our helpline is available for families and executors at any stage of the process.
When you call the helpline, our intelligent call system will guide you through a short conversation at your own pace. There is no pressure and no obligation.
The following details are captured so that your enquiry can be routed to the most appropriate professionals:
Enquiries are logged and directed to relevant professionals within the Hub's network. All information is handled confidentially.
Available during office hours · Monday to Friday
Calls are answered by our intelligent call system, which will capture your details and connect you with the right professional support.
"The UK Probate Property Hub is not a general trade directory
or a comparison website."
It is a focused national resource dedicated to the practical realities of probate property situations — providing clear guidance, access to experienced professionals, and a central helpline for families and executors who need support.
Every element of the Hub is designed with one purpose: to help families and executors navigate probate property matters with confidence, clarity, and care.