Preparing to sell
When you decide the time is right to sell your property there are a few
important pieces of paperwork we will need you to provide. Don’t worry
we will be on hand to guide you through these steps and if needed,
organise any contractors that are necessary to get your ‘house in order’. Leasehold Properties
If you have a copy of your lease it would be great for us to hold a copy on file – it helps us clarify the remaining term on your lease as it is really important we present these facts accurately when marketing your property. We will also need clarification on your annual ground rent and service charges. If you have a share of the freehold it would be great to have any information relating to the management company.
Solicitor
We would suggest that you instruct a solicitor when you first put your property on the market. This will help speed up the sales process so that when you accept an offer your solicitor is readily in possession of your title deeds and can promptly send out a draft contract to your purchasers’ solicitor. We would also advise that you choose a local solicitor who like us, has in-depth knowledge of the area. Please feel free to ask us to supply a list of recommended solicitors if required.
Money Laundering
In order to comply with money laundering regulations, we are required by law to hold ID verification on record for all our clients. We will therefore need a copy of your photo ID (driving license photo card or passport) and secondly a current council tax bill or utility bill.
EPC (Energy
Performance Certificate)
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rates the energy efficiency of a property and its carbon emissions, and suggests ways to improve its energy efficiency. It is a legal requirement to have one in place when marketing a property for sale and it has to be freely available to the general public to view on all our marketing material. There are some exemptions for example for Listed Buildings. We will organise an EPC for you when we get your property photographed. There is a charge of £95 plus VAT. This document belongs to you.
Brilliant service, fast, efficient, very friendly and kept me updated throughout my sale. Highly recommend.
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