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The Court of Protection Property Solution
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Our Vision To be the leading independent provider of Court of Protection property valuations, property sales and managed property solutions across the UK. Being an industry leader means providing an outstanding, cost effective, quality of service, achieving the best possible outcomes and pricing for our clients.
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Who Are We? We are a friendly, approachable company that provides a complete end-to-end service to help sell a property who’s owner is no longer physically or mentally able to live there. Working with Lasting Power of Attourneys (LPAs) and Deputies, whether professional or individuals, we aim to make the process of selling property stress-free for every client at this difficult time. By combining extensive expertise with accessible advice, we promise to deliver high quality customer service that can be relied upon.
We are deeply committed to getting the very best results for our clients, selling properties quickly and for the best possible price. With the ability to tailor our expertise to individual situations and requirements, we ensure that the process runs smoothly every time, freeing up the funds required for specialist housing or care. We won’t tie you into a fixed term contract and our choice of payment options means you stay in control whilst knowing that you are in safe hands.
Cost Effective • Compliant • Customer Orientated
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Benefits for Solicitors •
We provide you with a comprehensive property valuation report that demonstrates due dilligence and presents an unbiased and realistic opinion
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We can conduct regular inspections of vacant properties and organise essential maintenance work and insurance
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We only work with high quality, local estate agents to provide the best trading opportunity for every property
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We carefully verify property chain details and financially qualify every offer
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You are allocated a dedicated Sales Progressor to keep all parties regularly updated throughout the process and keeping to the appropriate timescales
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We offer a complete property solution with a choice of service levels to suit your requirements
Find out More Once we’ve sent you the Property Valuation Report we’ll call you to discuss our recommendations and find out how you’d like to proceed. In addition to the Extra Solutions available to keep the property safe and sellable, we have two service packages to choose from. Both service levels come with our full customer service commitment.
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Benefits for Individuals • We provide you with a comprehensive property valuation report • We have a sympathetic team on hand to support and guide you through all the processes required to sell a property for a friend or relative who is no longer able to stay in the home they love • We reduce the stress and worry from an already difficult time, ensuring property and financial affairs deputies obtain the best possible outcome • We negotiate with buyers, liaise with agents and solicitors and organise extra services so you don’t have to • We’ll have dedicated, named individuals handling your case from start to finish, keeping you informed every step of the way • We offer a choice of service levels to suit every budget
0808 164 6390 info@courtofprotectionsolutions.co uk courtofprotectionsolutions.co.uk
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Extra Solutions We have an extensive network of contractors across the UK that are available to perform almost any task required to take care of a probate property and get it ready to be sold or rented.
Property Security
Surveys
Property Clearance
Vacant property insurance,
From the mandatory EPC
We can arrange for the house
changing locks, ensuring
(Energy Performance
contents including valuables to
appliances are switched off,
Certificate) to a Tree Risk
be appraised and subsequently
windows are closed and sheds
Assessment, we can arrange
sold, donated or disposed of as
and garages are locked.
any survey required.
preferred.
Garage Clearance
Garden Maintenance
Redecoration Works
We’ll value and sell any vehicles,
Clean windows, mow lawns, trim
Refresh walls and woodwork,
garden tools or DIY equipment
plants, pick up post or litter and
refit kitchens and bathrooms,
and safely dispose of any
generally keep the property in a
replace boilers – as much or as
chemicals, paints or stored fuel.
marketable condition at all times.
little as requested.
All the costs associated with these services will be discussed and agreed before anything takes place, allowing you to control exactly how much is spent on preparing the property for market. Above all, we are here to help you with what you need.
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❝ There was so much to do. I didn’t know where to start ❞
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Arrange a Valuation The first step we take is to prepare a Property Valuation Appraisal. Produced by senior staff members with many years of practical valuation experience, the Appraisal will make recommendations on what we believe the market value of the property is and will detail all the information and advice that was taken into consideration to determine the proposed figure. If time is of the essence and all you want is a fast sale, we have contacts with cash buyers on the lookout for properties to purchase. You may not get full market value but you will get everything resolved quickly.
Estate Agents’ Valuation Form
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Every factor we believe could affect the valuation will be diligently researched, including a detailed investigation of the local market, consultation with at least three local Estate Agents and a comprehensive comparison of similar homes for sale or recently sold in the immediate area, using online house selling sites and Land Registry data. There is a sample report at the back of this brochure or you can download one at courtofprotectionsolutions.co.uk. It will normally be sent to you in PDF format by email but we can arrange for a paper copy to be sent if preferred. There is a fixed charge for this service. This report is yours to keep whether you choose us to sell the property or not. It will include a suggested monthly rental value if selling is not a priority.
Property Valuation Appraisal
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You Decide Once we’ve sent you the Property Valuation Report we’ll call you to discuss our recommendations and find out how you’d like to proceed. In addition to the Extra Solutions available to keep the property safe and sellable, we have two service packages to choose from. Both service levels come with our full customer service commitment.
Premium Service
Standard Service
• No sale, no fee, no contract or tie-in
• Fixed fee payable up front
agreement
• Market the property on Right Move as Property Solutions Group
• Percentage-based fee payable on completion • Arrangement of an open-house event • Market the property on Right Move as
• Offer negotiation • Buyer financial qualification • Weekly updates on progress
Property Solutions Group • Listing with three local Estate Agents • Offer negotiation • Buyer financial qualification • Weekly updates on progress
Valuation Only Should you opt to stop the process with us at this point we will be happy to invoice the estate for the Property Value Appraisal and allow you to proceed on your own. If, at any time, you decide you would like our assistance in selling the property, we’ll be on hand to help.
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Keeping You Informed Every week we’ll send you a detailed Marketing Report that lists all the activity on the property including the number of viewings, the status of any offers and any recommendations we have to adjust the way it is being marketed. Once an offer has been accepted, our Sales Progression team will ensure it goes through to completion quickly and smoothly, keeping you informed every step of the way.
Marketing Report
❝ ...the level of
communication is fantastic
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Sales Progression Report
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About The Company Court of Protection Solutions is the latest addition to a group of companies originally founded in 2010 by a team of property experts with a shared belief in delivering unbeatable results and a passion for offering exceptional customer service. The sister brand, Moving Made Easy, now leads the way as an independent provider of Part Exchange and Assisted Sales services for the UK’s housebuilders. Applying this expertise to other specialist markets was a natural next step for the business and enabled the group to expand the services they are able to offer. Executor Solutions was one of the first specialist expansions, helping to sell probate properties. From helping to sell property left suddenly empty by the demise of it’s owner, to helping those no longer able to live alone and needing to sell in order to finance specialist housing or care, was a very short step. Court of Protection cases require many of the same solutions to simplify one of the hardest life changes to manage. Our dedicated teams combine expertise with sensitivity to provide bespoke solutions that fit each client’s requirements perfectly. We offer a beginning-to-end service to sell properties quickly and for the best possible price, ensuring complete customer satisfaction and the best possible outcome both for you and for your clients.
“It is my privilege to be able to assist solicitors and their clients through what can be an incredibly stressful and emotional time. The team at Court of Protection Solutions aim to make selling a home under such difficult circumstances just a little easier with the unbiased, consistent advice and support they offer.” Barry Mattock, Managing Director
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Our Clients We have worked with over 140 law firms and accountants across the UK, providing a tailored solution to each client to suit their requirements. On average, we sell properties in just 30 days, versus a national average of 62 days. We do this with expertise and integrity ensuring the best possible outcome for the individuals in need of support.
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Southern Region The Fairways, Earls Colne Business Park, Earls Colne, Essex CO6 2NS
Northern Region Landmark House, Station Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire SK8 7BS
Western Region Aintree House, Blackbrook Avenue, Blackbrook Business Park, Taunton TA1 2PX
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