A Deceased Persons House

[Skyedriver]

We know of a property that we think will suit us as a family and we assume, belongs to the family of their deceased parent.
How would you simpathetically approach, if at all, the owners in what is obviously a traumatic and upsetting time. We wouldn't wish to sound like circling vultures to people who we don't know.
Would you even think about contacting them or wait until the property came on the market officially, if at all?
The persons funeral was about 6 weeks ago.

[Skyedriver]

Thanks for all the advice, especially to Carlton Banks for their first hand view, my sympathies to you and your family.
Also to Hornet rider and Silenoz with some good words.
I think I'll hold back at least another month before doing a letter drop, not just to that house but to other suitable properties in the locality. That way we may find more than one option and will also slightly mask the fact that we know the house is empty. As we understand it, the old lady went into hospital some time before she died, so presumably the family expected the worst. It would still have been upsetting no doubt.
We're going to contact the local estate agents on Monday (our current property on Skye sells tomorrow) and ask them to note our names for anything in that locality and suggest that we know of one that may be coming up for sale. It's one long rural road and there's not too many places that would fit the bill for both size and likely price.
And yes we intend it to be our final move and a family home.
Thanks again

[Skyedriver]

elanfan said:

I don't see what's wrong with a note along the lines of:

Dear Sirs,

My apologies if my enquiry comes at an inappropriate time. My family and I are relocating from Skye and are seeking our 'forever home' (we are NOT developers or speculators). This property is lovely and if by any chance it is to be offered for sale we would appreciate you letting us know.

Sorry again for the nature of this approach but we really do like the house.

Name/ phone/ email

I like that, thanks. Only concern would be that we have only seen the place from the roadside - no idea what it's like elsewhere. Other than that, i'm going to use that wording if you don't mind.

Regards
T

[Skyedriver]

Thanks for that aw51 121565.
Everyone is different and yes it can take time to resolve probate and the emotional links.
My thoughts are with you on that.

Just to bring this thread to closure, I sent a letter at the weekend and one of the family called me last night to advise that in time they will be selling and discussed the house at length. Which brings me to a totally different thread on here.

Thanks for all you advice and suggestions.