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House Clearance

Clearing a property after a bereavement is one of the most emotionally demanding practical tasks a family faces — and it needs to be handled at the right time, in the right order, to protect the estate and the people involved. Us the "Contact Us" button below and we'll connect you with a professional, compassionate house clearance company in your area who will work at your pace and treat every item with respect.

House clearance is not simply a matter of emptying a property — done at the wrong stage of estate administration it can create legal and financial complications that are difficult to unwind.

 

Our Property & Administration Pack explains when it is and is not legally appropriate to begin clearing a property during estate administration, what items must be identified and set aside before any clearance begins — documents, valuables, items of sentimental value named in the will, and potential estate assets, how to document the property's contents for probate valuation purposes before anything is removed, what to do with items of potential value including antiques, jewellery, and financial documents, and how to brief a clearance company correctly so nothing of importance is accidentally disposed of. Getting the sequence right protects the executor, the estate, and the relationships within the family.

Prefer to handle it yourself? Our Property & Admin Pack walks you through every step.

click below to find out more.

Property & Administration Pack Card

Any Questions? Please Email our UK team

​First48hrs Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Company Number: 17195718 Registered Office: 128 City Road,London,EC1V 2NX,United Kingdom

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Disclaimer: First48hrs provides general information and practical guidance for use in the United Kingdom only. We are not a law firm, a medical practice, or a funeral directorship. The contents of this website and the generated PDF roadmap do not constitute legal, financial, or medical advice. While we strive to keep our information accurate and up-to-date for 2026 regulations, bereavement law and procedures can vary. We strongly recommend consulting with a qualified professional (such as a solicitor or the Registrar) for your specific circumstances.

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