Property

[torin]

Looking for new house and co worker mentioned estates passed to 'the crown' but was unable to elaborate further. When someone dies without leaving a will and they have no relatives and their estate goes to the crown, what happens to their property? Do the crown sell it off on the open market, at auction or is there a third option? If done on open market, does anyone know contact details if looking to get a jump on the competition. If answer is area specific, I live in Scotland.

[buildersmate]

It gets sold on the open market, as you say.

You talk about "jumping on the competition" as if you anticipate a good deal is to be got here. Why would you believe that? Crown is going to sell it through an estate agent, the same as anyone else, for the highest price it can get.

[stanleyman]

You could contact the Crown direct to find out about intestate property. There are many property auctions held around the country where you can get a good deal and this is where you might find these same as reposessions. Search the web for your area.