Divorce & Separation

Moving Forward

Divorce is already challenging enough — dividing a shared home and its contents should not add to the emotional weight. 247 House Clearance acts as a neutral, professional third party to handle the clearance efficiently. Request a free, no-obligation quote.

When a relationship ends, the shared home often needs to be cleared and sold, or one partner needs to take over the property. Either way, there’s furniture to divide, belongings to sort, and usually a timeline to meet. We help make this process as smooth as possible.

The Complications of Divorce Clearance

Clearing a home during divorce presents unique challenges:

Emotional difficulty: The property holds memories, both good and bad. The process can be painful.

Two parties, potentially conflicting interests: What’s fair? Who gets what? Who pays for the clearance?

One party may have already moved: Sometimes abroad, making coordination difficult.

Time pressure: The property may need to be sold, requiring vacant possession.

Legal requirements: Divorce proceedings may have specific requirements about property clearance.

We’ve navigated these situations many times and can help you through the process.

Professional & Discreet

Our team handles divorce clearances regularly. We work professionally, maintain confidentiality, and facilitate smooth clearances even in difficult circumstances.

What makes us effective in these situations:

Neutrality: We can work as a neutral third party, treating both parties fairly.

Discretion: Your personal situation stays private. We don’t discuss one party’s affairs with the other unless explicitly authorised.

Clear communication: Everyone knows what’s happening, when, and why.

Documentation: Everything is recorded, which can be important for legal proceedings.

How We Can Help

Working with Both Parties

When both parties are involved and communicating, we can:

• Conduct a joint walkthrough to identify items for each person
• Create detailed inventories for division discussions
• Facilitate the actual division on clearance day
• Handle remaining items fairly

Working with One Party

Often, only one partner is actively involved - the other may have moved away or simply isn’t engaging. We can:

• Work with whoever is available
• Create documentation that can be shared with the absent party
• Store items for later collection
• Ensure fair treatment even without both parties present

When One Party Is Abroad

If one partner has relocated internationally (a common scenario for expat couples), we can:

• Coordinate via video calls and email
• Represent their interests at the property
• Ship items to their new location
• Provide documentation for their records

Valuation Services

Fair division often requires knowing what things are worth. We can provide:

Market valuations: Estimates of what items would sell for. Useful for informal division discussions.

Detailed inventories: Comprehensive lists with descriptions and condition notes.

Photo documentation: Visual record of all significant items.

For legally binding valuations (sometimes required in divorce proceedings), we recommend engaging a certified appraiser, and we can facilitate that process.

Our Process

1. Initial Consultation

We discuss the situation confidentially. What are the circumstances? Who’s involved? What are the goals and timeline?

2. Property Assessment

A walkthrough (in person or via video) to understand what’s in the property. We create an inventory if needed.

3. Division Planning

Working with one or both parties, we establish what happens to each item: kept by party A, kept by party B, sold, donated, or disposed of.

4. Execution Day

We arrive and implement the plan. Items are sorted, removed, and handled according to the agreed arrangement.

5. Documentation

A complete record is provided, showing what happened to every significant item.

Timing Considerations

Divorce clearances often need to align with:

• Divorce proceedings timeline
• Property sale requirements
• One party’s relocation schedule
• Rental agreement end dates

We’re flexible and can usually accommodate tight timelines when needed.

Confidentiality

We take privacy seriously. Information shared by one party is not disclosed to the other without consent. Our team is professional and discreet - we’ve seen many difficult situations and maintain appropriate boundaries.

Getting Started

If you’re facing a divorce clearance, contact us for a confidential consultation. We’ll discuss your situation and explain how we can help. There’s no pressure and no obligation.