Sell your house fast in London for cash

We can complete a purchase in London in as little as 7 days. However, if you are waiting for probate to be granted, we can agree a price and have everything ready so that completion happens within days of the grant being received. Many London probate sales complete within 2 to 4 weeks of the grant.

Yes. Short leases are common on inherited properties in London, particularly older purpose-built flats and conversions. We buy properties regardless of lease length, whether it has 999 years remaining or fewer than 80 years. You do not need to extend the lease before selling to us.

Most London boroughs offer a council tax exemption for up to 6 months after a death (known as a Class F exemption). After that, the full rate applies and some boroughs charge a premium on long-term empty properties. Selling quickly to a cash buyer can help you avoid these ongoing costs.

We can agree a price, instruct solicitors, and prepare everything for completion before probate is granted. The legal completion must wait until the grant is issued, but this preparation means we can complete very quickly once it comes through. This is particularly helpful in London where probate registries can have longer processing times.

Yes. Several London boroughs now charge council tax premiums on properties that have been empty for two years or more. The premium can be up to 100% extra, and some boroughs are increasing this further. Even during the first two years, you will pay the standard council tax rate after the initial six-month Class F exemption expires. Selling to a cash buyer removes this ongoing financial burden.

We buy inherited properties in every London borough without exception. This includes inner London boroughs such as Camden, Islington, Hackney, Southwark, Lewisham, and Tower Hamlets, as well as outer London boroughs such as Barnet, Enfield, Croydon, Bromley, Ealing, Hounslow, Harrow, and Richmond. Wherever the property is located in London, we can help.

Probate applications for London properties are processed by HM Courts and Tribunals Service and typically take 8 to 12 weeks, though complex estates can take longer. London estates often involve higher property values and more assets, which can add complexity. We can prepare everything while you wait for the grant so that the sale completes as quickly as possible once probate is issued.

Selling an inherited leasehold flat in London involves notifying the freeholder or managing agent, obtaining a management pack, and checking the remaining lease length. If the lease is short (below 80 years), it can affect the value, but we buy regardless of lease length. We handle the process and liaise with freeholders and managing agents on your behalf, so you do not need to deal with this yourself.

We can complete a cash purchase in London in as little as 7 days. If you are selling an inherited property and waiting for probate, we can agree a price and prepare everything so completion happens within days of the grant being received. Most sales complete within 2 to 4 weeks.

No. HouseBought4Cash does not charge any fees whatsoever. We cover our own legal costs and there are no hidden charges. The price we offer for your property in London is the price you receive - no estate agent commission, no solicitor fees, no surprises.

We can agree a price, exchange contracts, and have everything ready to complete before probate is granted. The legal completion must wait until the grant of probate is issued, but by preparing everything in advance, we can complete within days of the grant being received. This saves months compared to starting the process after probate.

Yes. We buy properties in London regardless of condition - whether they need a full renovation, have structural issues, damp, subsidence, Japanese knotweed, or simply need clearing out. You do not need to spend money on repairs or renovations before selling to us.

We work with families where there are multiple beneficiaries. All beneficiaries will need to agree to the sale, and we can work with your solicitor to ensure everyone is kept informed. Our straightforward cash offer makes it easier for all parties to agree, as there is certainty on price and timeline.