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Sell inherited or probate land in Bognor Regis

Selling inherited land near Bognor Regis doesn't have to start with an agent and a marketing campaign. You can talk to a buyer first and still take independent advice before you decide.

Selling land from an estate can feel like a lot to manage at a difficult time. We keep the process clear, work with your solicitor and don't rush you.

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

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

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Land around Bognor Regis

Bognor Regis (PO21) sits in OS grid square SZ99, roughly 31 miles south-west of Crawley. Sites between here and Chichester or Worthing are just as much of interest to us.

The South Downs National Park, Chichester Harbour and High Weald National Landscapes, and water neutrality rules that have affected new homes in the north of the county.

TownBognor Regis
CountyWest Sussex
CountryEngland
Postcode districtPO21
OS grid squareSZ99
Nearest towns we coverChichester (6 mi), Littlehampton (6 mi), Worthing (14 mi)
Distance from CrawleyAbout 31 miles south-west
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

What we look for around Bognor Regis

  • Fields, paddocks and plots left in a will
  • Land held by executors or administrators
  • Unregistered land with old deeds
  • Land where the family disagrees about what to do

Selling land from an estate can feel like a lot to manage at a difficult time. We keep the process clear, work with your solicitor and don't rush you.

What decides the value of inherited land near Bognor Regis

Grant of representation

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

Title

Unregistered titles need first registration, which adds time.

Occupation

Tenants or informal users affect timing and price.

Planning potential

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

Four routes to a sale

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.

From first call to completion

  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. We put an offer in writing

    It shows how we got there. There's no obligation to accept.

  4. The legal work

    Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.

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.

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

  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • 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

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.

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 cover the villages around Bognor Regis?

Yes. Villages between Bognor Regis, Chichester and Littlehampton often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.

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