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Sell inherited or probate land in Exeter

Whether your land is in Exeter itself or in the villages between Exeter and Heavitree, we'll look at it properly before making any offer.

Land in an estate is often unregistered, shared between several people or used informally by neighbours. None of that stops a sale, but it does shape the timetable.

  • No commission: we're the buyer
  • No pressure to decide
  • Independent advice encouraged

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We'll check the title and planning, then call you.

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Free and no obligation. We're the buyer, so there's no commission.

Where Exeter sits

Land around Exeter falls under England's planning system. The closest towns we also cover are Heavitree, 1 mile away, and Exmouth, 9 miles away, and Plymouth is 36 miles away.

TownExeter
CountyDevon
CountryEngland
Postcode districtEX2
OS grid squareSX99
Nearest towns we coverHeavitree (1 mi), Exmouth (9 mi), Tiverton (12 mi)
Distance from PlymouthAbout 36 miles north-east
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sellOutright, subject to planning, option or joint venture
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What makes inherited land near Exeter worth an offer

  • Fields, paddocks and plots left in a will
  • Land shared between several family members
  • Unregistered land with old deeds
  • Land let to a farmer or used for grazing

Executors have a duty to get a fair price. We explain our offer in writing so you can compare it with independent advice and show beneficiaries how it was reached.

The things that move our offer

Grant of representation

A sale can usually only complete once probate or letters of administration are granted.

Inheritance tax

Tax due on the estate can make timing important, so speak to the estate's adviser.

Planning potential

Inherited land near settlements may have value the family hasn't considered.

Overage

Executors sometimes prefer a lower price now with a share of future uplift.

Choosing how to sell

Outright purchase

A clean, certain sale that lets the estate be wound up.

Subject-to-planning sale

Possible if beneficiaries are happy to wait for a higher price.

Option agreements

Can suit families who want to hold on while planning is explored.

Joint ventures

Rare for estates, but possible where family members wish to stay involved.

What happens next

  1. Tell us about your land

    Send the postcode or address and a rough size.

  2. We do the homework

    We read the title and planning record and check flood risk and access.

  3. You get a written offer

    With the main figures behind it, so your adviser can check it.

  4. The legal work

    Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.

Planning and legal points for land in Devon

Land registration

Land in England is registered with HM Land Registry. Unregistered land needs first registration when it's sold, which your solicitor arranges.

Tax on the sale

The buyer pays Stamp Duty Land Tax. As the seller you may owe capital gains tax, and some commercial land carries VAT. Take advice from an accountant.

Common problems, and how we handle them

Probate hasn't been granted yet

We can agree terms and start the legal work so the sale is ready when the grant arrives.

The deeds can't be found

Missing deeds can be dealt with through first registration with supporting evidence. Your solicitor will guide this.

Useful to send us

  • Any planning applications or letters
  • Details of any tenants or grazing agreements
  • Photos of the land and its access
  • How soon you'd ideally like to sell

Your questions answered

Do all beneficiaries have to agree?

Executors make the decision, but they must act in the beneficiaries' interests. Many involve beneficiaries to avoid disputes. Take legal advice if there's disagreement.

Is there tax to pay when inherited land is sold?

Inheritance tax may apply to the estate, and capital gains tax may apply to any rise in value after death. Speak to the estate's accountant or solicitor.

What if the land is unregistered?

It can still be sold. The title will be registered as part of the sale, which adds some time.

Do you buy land in Exeter?

Yes. We consider land in and around Exeter and across Devon. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, especially its access and planning prospects, and we'll tell you either way.

Nearby towns

Other land types and routes

Ready to talk about your land in Exeter?

Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.

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