Preparation is key to selling your home quickly. Getting stuck looking for the wrong building regulations can slow down the process of completing paperwork and preparing a contract with your ideal buyer.
For those who are wondering, “What documents are required to sell a house?” Our panel of solicitors, Conveyan, actually offer sale preparation packs that make this stage of the process much easier for freehold and leasehold homeowners. We will guide you through the preparation of documents such as arranging an EPC, so there are no surprises or panic, and you can send out your contract the same day you receive an offer on a property.
If you have any questions, believe you are missing any documents, or would like advice on the contents of any of the documents below, please contact your local Foxtons office or contact a solicitor like Conveyan . 
The required documents (depending on the situation) are:
☑ ID: You must provide approved ID and proof of address. Many homeowners use a copy of their passport and a recent utility bill.
☑ Guarantees: Any guarantees attached to your property, such as guarantees from the National House Building Guild (NHBC) or double glazing guarantees.
☑ Planning permission: If you make changes to your home, such as building an extension or adding an outbuilding, you will often need planning permission.
☑ Building Regulations: If your home has been built, extended or renovated, you will usually need to be able to provide a Certificate of Completion of Building Regulations.
☑ Covenant consent: This document states that you must obtain consent before you can do anything with the property, such as building an extension or painting your house a different color. (Not planning permission or building regulations)
☑ Third party notifications
☑ Mortgage or secured loan: Full account details for your mortgage or secured loan will be required.
☑ Probate or Power of Attorney: This is more likely to be relevant if you are selling a home on behalf of someone else.
☑ Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): This is an expert review that shows how energy efficient your property is. You can use the Conveyan Sale-Ready service to arrange your EPC.
Additional documents for leasehold properties:
☑ Landlord/management company contact information
☑ Stocks or membership card
☑ Latest service charge and ground rent receipts
☑ Latest building insurance
Not sure about the difference between leasehold and freehold? Read our blog.
Smooth sale from start to finish
When you instruct your solicitor, they will also provide you with some forms that you will need to fill out. If you return these forms and the property has any of the required documents listed above, your lawyer can request land registration documents, prepare a mortgage redemption statement, and draft a contract. You can. That's why we always recommend finding an attorney early in the home sale process. This is also why we offer Conveyan's instant sales service. You are prepared early in the process and your attorney can present you with a contract the same day your offer is accepted.
Conveyan is a team of lawyers hand-picked for their speed, expertise and efficiency, as well as their past success in Foxton cases. These lawyers operate on a no-sale, no-fee policy and on a fixed fee basis. When you choose Conveyan, you'll have a one-on-one relationship with an attorney who specializes in your type of real estate sale, and you'll have access to 24-hour case tracking and real-time updates. These are all highly recommended and have been tried and tested by consumers, real estate agents, and mortgage brokers alike.
