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Sell inherited or probate land in Thamesmead

If you want to sell inherited or probate land in Thamesmead, you can deal with the buyer directly. We look at the land, explain what it's worth and why, and leave the decision with you.

Inherited land is land that has passed, or is passing, to someone under a will or the rules of intestacy. Executors or administrators usually need a grant of representation before they can complete a sale, and all beneficiaries' interests need to be considered.

  • No commission: we're the buyer
  • Figures explained, so you can check them
  • Independent advice encouraged

Get an offer for land in Thamesmead

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

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Where Thamesmead sits

Thamesmead lies in Greater London, some 11 miles east of central London. Nearby, we also look at land around Barking (3 miles), Welling (3 miles) and Becontree (3 miles).

TownThamesmead
CountyGreater London
CountryEngland
Postcode districtSE28
OS grid squareTQ48
Nearest towns we coverBarking (3 mi), Welling (3 mi), Becontree (3 mi)
Distance from central LondonAbout 11 miles east
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sellOutright, subject to planning, option or joint venture
Farmhouse kitchen table with a map showing a parcel edged in red, a mug and papers

Is your land near Thamesmead a good fit?

  • Fields, paddocks and plots left in a will
  • Land shared between several family members
  • Unregistered land with old deeds
  • Land where the family disagrees about what to do

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.

What decides the value of inherited land near Thamesmead

Grant of representation

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

Beneficiaries

Everyone entitled needs to be considered, and trustees must act in their interests.

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.

How a sale works

  1. Send us the address

    A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.

  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. Solicitors complete the sale

    Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.

What England's rules mean for your land

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.

Awkward details we deal with

Beneficiaries disagree

A written offer with a clear basis helps everyone see the facts. Each beneficiary can take their own advice.

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

  • The address or postcode
  • A rough size, in acres or hectares
  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Your title number, if you know it

What people ask us about inherited land

Can executors sell land before probate is granted?

They can agree a sale and start the legal work, but most solicitors won't exchange contracts until the grant is issued, and completion needs it.

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.

Can you deal with our solicitor directly?

Yes. Once you instruct a solicitor, we can work through them.

How do I get an offer for land in Thamesmead?

Use the form on this page or call 0800 088 6248. Tell us the postcode, the rough size and anything you know about planning, and we'll come back to you.

Find out what we'd pay for your land near Thamesmead

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