First conversation
An initial chat, by phone, in person or at the property, to understand the family, the property and the kind of timeline that would feel right.
Probate sales.
At your pace
A respectful approach.
Selling through probate isn't really about the house. It's about the family, the timing and what happens next. We keep the property side simple so you can focus on everything else.
Ready to instruct, or just want to know what a probate valuation involves? Happy to talk it through. Most callers aren't ready to sell yet, and that's fine.
How probate works
Step by step.
Every probate sale handled by the director, from the first conversation through to completion. Same number, same person, the whole way.
Probate valuation
An evidence-led valuation for the Grant of Probate. Fair, honest, with the supporting comparables documented for HMRC.
Preparing the home
House clearance, garden tidy, basic repairs, locks changed. Handled through long-trusted tradespeople, so you don't need to find anyone.
Considered marketing
Specialist photography and floorplans that present the home properly. No ‘must-sell’ language. No pressure to go live before you're ready.
Managing offers
Every offer reviewed for buyer position and chain status, not just price. Communication with executor and beneficiaries handled directly.
Through to completion
Legals, surveys, exchange. Same number, same person from day one, all the way to handover.
Client Experiences
Stories of Success
"We honestly couldn't have asked for a better estate agent than David while buying our first home. From start to finish he was beyond fantastic, guiding us through every step and always making time for us. We managed to complete in just 9 weeks, including over Christmas and New…"
Maya Patel
"David @Swakeleys Estates was brilliant! Couldn't have asked for a better person to deal with. From the start he showed us round the property and didn't push us, he let us look around and ask questions, without being smothering. He didn't give us the usual estate agent jargon. He…"
Lisa Robinson
"We highly recommend Swakeleys Estates. David is very knowledgeable, professional and a genuinely nice person. From start to finish the communication was very good, he kept us up to date with everything. He made the whole process stress free."
Eileen Chopping
"We recently purchased our second home and can confidently say this was by far the best experience we've ever had with an estate agent. David was absolutely fantastic from start to finish — incredibly helpful, responsive, and genuinely invested in making the process as smooth as…"
Farrah Instance