Beginner’s Guide to the Paperwork You Need to Sell Your Home
Selling your home can be a long and arduous process even with the help of your trusted conveyancing service. This is why you’ll want to do all you can to ensure that the process goes as smoothly as possible, as this will go a long way when it comes to making selling your home easier. Now, the best way to do this is to have all of your paperwork ready so you can streamline the entire process. To help you out, we’ve prepared a list of essential paperwork that you will need. If this is something you’re interested in, read on for our beginner’s guide to the paperwork that you’ll need to sell your home.
Energy Performance Certificate
You are legally required to provide an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) when you sell, rent, and build a home. This document provides buyers with information that details how energy efficient your property is and the typical energy costs they can expect to pay if they do push through with their purchase. The document also highlights changes and improvements that can be made to your property to make it more energy-efficient.
It shouldn’t be too difficult to acquire this document. In fact, most estate agents can arrange for this to be completed. Take note that there will be a charge for the EPC which you will need to pay off. For those of you who have requested this document before, do know that it’s valid for 10 years unless any changes have been made to the property.
ID and Proof of Address
You’ll need to provide a valid ID and proof of address when you work with a conveyancing solicitor. Be sure to have at least three forms of ID available, as they will likely ask for more than one piece of ID. IDs such as your driving license, passport, utility bills, and bank statements should be at the ready if you plan on selling your home.
Property Title Deeds
You’ll need your property title deed to prove ownership of the property that’s being sold. To add to this, this document also contains things such as leases, share certificates in management companies, National House-Building Council and other guarantees, planning and building regulation documents, Licences, Deeds of Covenant, and indemnity insurance policies. All of these documents are something that your potential buyers will want to look into so it’s best that you are able to provide them with these documents swiftly.
Fittings and Contents Form
You won’t be leaving all of your stuff when you vacate your property. This document will outline all of the fixtures and stuff that will come with the home. It’s crucial that you abide by whatever is stated in the document to avoid any issues when selling your home.
Property Information Form
Lastly, you’ll want to be able to acquire a property information form. This document details all the relevant information about the property. It will go a long way when it comes to helping potential buyers figure out if they’re going to go through with their purchase. It’s crucial that you accomplish this form accurately as it is a legally binding document. If any discrepancies are present, a buyer can refuse to complete the purchase.
Conclusion
Hopefully, this article proves to be useful when it comes to helping you prepare to sell your home. While this process may be tricky, having all the documents ready will ultimately speed up the process and make it easier for all the parties involved.
Conveyancing Expert is your local and online conveyancing solicitor based in Manchester. If you are looking for expert Solicitors for moving house drop us a line and let us see how we can help. To discuss any of the above or if you have any specific queries, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0161 794 7799.