House Buyers Wales

24/09/2026

Section 24, in plain English. 🏘️

It stops landlords deducting mortgage interest from rental income before tax. Instead you pay tax on the full rent, and get only a 20% tax credit on the interest.

For higher-rate taxpayers especially, that can turn a modest profit into a loss — which is why a lot of South Wales landlords are choosing to sell in 2026.

We're David & Jason, and we're landlords ourselves, so we've felt this one directly. Here's the plain-English version 👇

Section 24 changed buy-to-let tax for good. What it means for South Wales landlords in 2026, who it hits hardest, and your options if you want to sell up.

24/09/2026

What actually slows probate down? 📋

• A missing or unclear will — or no will at all, which means Letters of Administration instead
• Inheritance tax that has to be calculated and paid before you can apply
• Errors on the application (a frequent cause of weeks-long resubmissions)
• Multiple executors who are hard to coordinate, or assets held overseas

Most of these are avoidable with a bit of warning. The full timeline 👇

How long probate takes in Wales in 2026, what causes delays, and whether you can sell the house before the grant comes through — a plain-English guide for executors.

24/09/2026

The bottom line on an inherited house in Swansea 🏡

An empty property costs money every single month — council tax at the empty-home rate, unoccupied-property insurance, deterioration, security. It's the adding-together that surprises people.

Whether you sell to us or through an agent, the expensive option is doing nothing while everyone decides.

Free offer within a day, no obligation. Or call 02920 001331 and speak to David or Jason — not a commission salesperson 👇

Inherited a house in Swansea? Probate, empty-home council tax premiums and insurance all run while it sits. What the delay really costs, and how to shorten it.

23/09/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Thank you Jason from House Buyers Wales. Although my house was not suitable for them to purchase, Jason was incredibly helpful, spelling out the steps I should take to sell the property more easily. It is incredibly refreshing to have someone who was straight talking. I would definitely recommend anyone getting in touch with House Buyers Wales.”
— John Chapman

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22/09/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Excellent service! David was very professional, knowledgeable and reassuring. The sale went through quickly and without any problems. Would highly recommend.”
— Roy

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21/09/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Couldn't be happier with the service I received from House Buyers Wales. David and Jason were incredibly professional and supportive throughout the whole process. Everything was handled smoothly and efficiently. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to sell their property quickly.”
— Andrew

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21/09/2026

"How long does probate take?" — one of the questions we're asked most. 🏡

In 2026, the Grant of Probate in Wales is averaging around 6-8 weeks from application, once you've sent in everything correctly. Complex estates can take several months.

The application itself usually can't go in until the inheritance tax position is dealt with — that's what adds the time on larger estates.

We buy and clear inherited homes across South Wales, so we deal with this constantly. Here's what actually drives the timeline 👇

How long probate takes in Wales in 2026, what causes delays, and whether you can sell the house before the grant comes through — a plain-English guide for executors.

21/09/2026

Here's the bit families don't expect. 🏡

The house that needs selling to fund care is rarely the house that sells easily on the open market.

It's usually been lived in by one person for decades. Original kitchen. Old boiler. A gas fire where the fireplace was, artex on the ceilings, a garden that got away in the last few years.

Buyers with a mortgage want none of that — and their lender may not either. A property with no working heating or serious damp can be declined outright.

We buy them exactly as they stand 👇

Funding a care home place in Cardiff usually means selling the family home fast. How the 12-week disregard works, what the council can defer, and a faster route.

20/09/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Spoke with Jason from House Buyers Wales today. Very impressed with his knowledge and his honest and open approach. Even though he couldn't help me directly, he gave some very useful advice. Would highly recommend.”
— Sian

Another happy South Wales seller. More reviews → https://housebuyers.wales/reviews

19/09/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “David and the team at House Buyers Wales have been fantastic. They were extremely professional, made me feel at ease and the whole process was stress free. I cannot recommend them enough.”
— Lowri

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