Managing a probate property while coping with loss can feel overwhelming. This gentle guide explains the key steps, realistic timescales for 2026, and what to expect when selling a home as part of an estate.

With Easter just around the corner, now is a strategic moment to prepare your home for market, before buyer demand peaks and properties move fastest.

The government has announced plans to reform the leasehold system in England and Wales, with millions of leaseholders expected to be affected. Under the proposals, ground rents would be capped at £250 a year before reducing to a peppercorn rate after 40 years.

Not every home that goes on the market ends up sold but knowing the reasons why can be the difference between “listed” and “sold”.