Selling an Inherited Property in WA

Inherited a Property? Here’s What to Know Before You Sell

Dealing with a deceased estate can be overwhelming — emotionally and practically. On top of managing legal processes and family conversations, you might also be left wondering:

“What do we actually do with the property?”

At Perth Property Partners, we’ve helped many Perth families navigate the sale of inherited homes with care, clarity and discretion. Whether you’re selling a long-held family home or a rental property passed down through an estate, here’s what you need to know.

Can You Sell an Inherited Property in WA?

Yes — but there are a few key steps to follow first:

  1. Obtain a Grant of Probate (or Letters of Administration)
  2. Ensure the title is transferred to the rightful beneficiary or executor
  3. Decide how to sell — privately, publicly, or via auction
  4. Agree on timing with any other stakeholders or family members

This process can take several months, but we can work in parallel to advise you on presentation, potential value, and next steps so you’re ready when the legal process is finalised.

What Are Your Options?

Inherited properties are often:

  • Family homes that haven’t been updated in years
  • Older rentals in need of repair
  • Vacant blocks or subdividable land

We’ll help you assess:

  • Whether to sell “as is” or do minor improvements
  • If a styled or staged campaign would improve the result
  • Whether to take the property to market or sell discreetly

Every situation is different — and we’ll tailor the approach to match.

What About Capital Gains Tax?

Inherited properties are generally exempt from CGT if sold within 2 years of the original owner’s death — but there are exceptions.

We always recommend you speak with a licensed tax adviser or conveyancer to understand your position. If you need a referral, we can connect you with trusted local professionals.

We Handle Inherited Sales with Care and Clarity

We know this isn’t just a transaction. It’s a chapter of family history. That’s why we keep communication open, timelines flexible, and advice honest.

Whether you’re based locally or interstate, we’ll take care of everything — from key collection to final settlement.

What Our Client’s Have to Say

DOUBLEVIEW
Rob and Tom worked extremely hard to make this sale happen and shot the lights out by getting me the number higher than my initial expectations. I wou…
Dene
SCARBOROUGH
Rob and Tom were absolutely fantastic to work with. They sold my property for a price well above expectations and handled the entire process with prof…
Callum
SCARBOROUGH
Rob and Tom from Perth Property Partners were amazing from start to finish. Rob had originally helped us with acquiring our block in Scarborough to bu…
Trevor
SCARBOROUGH
I’m so glad I chose to work with the team at Perth Property Partners. Their process filled me with confidence, and they always followed through with w…
Mollie
CITY BEACH
We couldn’t be happier with the service and outcome, and we highly recommend Rob to anyone looking to sell in the City Beach area.
Sam
SCARBOROUGH
Rob and Tom did a fantastic job selling our property. They went above and beyond for us. We are so happy with the outcome.
Amy
KARRINYUP
Rob and his team didn’t only provide excellent advice and attention to detail but helped to source quotes and supervise work required to get the prope…
Rosie
SCARBOROUGH
Rob and Tom were absolutely fantastic. They assisted us in selling our home off market and were always available to provide advice, answer questions a…
Lauren
SCARBOROUGH
Very knowledgeable and handled the sale of my property in a professional manner. A pleasure to deal with.
Jillian
SCARBOROUGH
Rob and team were proactive and very helpful in guiding us through bringing the property to market. Their sales presentation was excellent with beauti…
Dee

Need Help Selling an Inherited Property?

📞 Call Rob Walker on 0410 144 211
📩 Email: rob@perthpropertypartners.com.au
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