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For executors

Sold a probate property for less than its value for Inheritance Tax?

If Inheritance Tax was paid, HMRC may refund some of it. We can check, and make the claim for you.

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No win, no fee HMRC usually pays in ~8 weeks s.191 IHT Act 1984
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10,550

property refunds in 2025–26, a record

2×

claims more than doubled, from 5,070 the year before

Source: HMRC figures from an NFU Mutual Freedom of Information request, via Mortgage Solutions, Aug 2026

How it works

Death

Property valued

IHT paid on that value.

Within 4 years

Sold for less

By the executors.

Within 7 years of death

We claim

HMRC form IHT38.

Usually ~8 weeks

HMRC repays

Often with interest.

The estate may qualify if

  • Inheritance Tax was paid
  • The executors sold it, within 4 years of the death
  • It sold for less than its value for Inheritance Tax

It won't qualify if

  • No Inheritance Tax was paid. Many estates pay none: a widowed parent can leave up to £1m tax-free
  • A beneficiary sold it after it passed to them

Got our letter? Start here.

Enter the reference from the top of your letter, then answer four quick questions. There's no obligation, and if the estate doesn't qualify we'll tell you straight away.

No letter? Just start the questions.

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Step 1 of 4

Who we are

A small, specialist team.

We write to executors when public records suggest an estate may have overpaid Inheritance Tax on a property, and make the claim if it has. We know a letter like ours can arrive at a hard time, so we keep it simple and never chase.

Our promises

  • Post only. We never cold call.
  • No pressure. Take your time. We'll tell you your claim deadline.
  • No win, no fee. Nothing upfront, ever.
  • You can claim yourself for free on HMRC form IHT38. We do the work if you'd rather not.
  • Opt out any time and we'll delete your details.

Don't just take our word for it

Check us out

Companies HouseRichmond Capital Holdings Ltd, no. 17137348Check → The relief on GOV.UKHMRC form IHT38: loss on sale of landRead → The lawSection 191, Inheritance Tax Act 1984Read →

Questions

Is this real?

Yes. It's set out in section 191 of the Inheritance Tax Act 1984, and claimed on HMRC form IHT38. Links to both are above.

What does it cost?

Nothing unless HMRC pays a refund. If it does, our fee is 25% of the refund plus VAT. The calculator on this page shows the figure after our fee; the refund figures in our letter are before it.

How did you find me?

From public records: the deceased estates notice in The Gazette, which names the executors, and HM Land Registry, which records the sale price. We write by post only.

Why don't you know what the property was valued at?

The value given for Inheritance Tax is private, between the executors and HMRC. That's why our letter shows what the refund would be at a range of values: you can match it to the real figure.

What if no Inheritance Tax was paid?

Then there's nothing to reclaim, and we're sorry to have troubled you. Many estates pay none, for example when everything goes to a husband, wife or civil partner, or a widowed parent leaves the home to their children. Not sure? HMRC's free Inheritance Tax checker will tell you whether tax was likely due.

Can I claim myself?

Yes, free, on form IHT38. We're here if you'd rather someone else did the work.

I'd rather not hear from you

Of course. Contact us, or call or email with your reference, and we won't write again.

Contact

Ask us anything.

Leave a message and we'll reply within 2 working days. Or email hello@inheritancetaxrefund.co.uk.