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Nov 20, 2025 44 min

244: What You Need to Know About Probate Property

from Expat UK Property Story Hosted by The Expat Property Guy

#244 Have you ever heard the word probate and not really understood what it means? Today’s episode gives a glimpse into the distribution of property owned by someone who has passed away. Nick Kalms set up an auction house for selling probate properties, after spending 25 years as a property trader. He named it Probate.Auction and he was joined for the interview by his Head of Partnerships Dan Marsden. Our WhatsApp group Property Engine discounts (Code: EXPAT) Starter: 30 day trial Pro: 30 day trial/3 mths 1/2 price, Ultimate: 1/2 price 3 months Goalsetting Leave a review 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist / Auction Guide Our Sponsors: Finnigan McNeill Property Group During the episode, we discuss: The meaning and legal process of probate Post-Covid delays in obtaining probate Differences between live and timed auctions, including the flexibility and increased sale rates in timed auctions post-Covid. The role of charity legacy teams and probate lawyers as key sources of vendor referrals, and examples of charities benefiting from auction sales. Buying probate properties at auction: always read the legal pack, especially the special conditions, and watch out for hidden or cleverly disguised fees. Keywords UK property podcast, UK probate property advice, Probate auction UK, Buying probate properties UK, Selling probate properties UK, UK auction property tips, Probate process UK, UK estate administration, Property investment UK podcast, Expat property UK, Special conditions auction UK, Probate legal pack UK, Property trading UK, Empty homes UK, Charity property auctions UK, Auction house UK, Guide price auction UK, Maximising value property auction, Probate property buyer UK, Estate agent vs auction UK, UK executor property sale, UK property completion times, Auction entry fee UK, British Wills and Probate Awards, UK property sales statistics, Legal pack for auction UK, Empty homes officer UK, Speedy property sale UK, Transparent property auction UK, Selling unmodernised property UK, Probate stamp duty exemption UK, Property due diligence UK, Investor property auction UK

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#244 Have you ever heard the word probate and not really understood what it means? Today’s episode gives a glimpse into the distribution of property owned by someone who has passed away. Nick Kalms set up an auction house for selling probate properties, after spending 25 years as a property trader. He named it Probate.Auction and he was joined for the interview by his Head of Partnerships Dan Marsden. Our WhatsApp group Property Engine discounts (Code: EXPAT) Starter: 3...

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