Things to consider before placing
your property on the market
If
you have not already appointed a solicitor, it is
advisable to do so without delay. If you would like
advice in this matter, then please do contact us.
If
you already have a solicitor, it is important that
you lodge your deeds with them as soon as possible,
as when a sale is agreed no legal conveyancing work
can take place without them being in their hands.
You
should have available for your solicitors and / or
agent the following:
Any
Listed Buildings permission.
Any documentation with regard to Building Regulations.
Any NHBC guarantees or similar.
Any guarantees for such things as timber or damp
treatments.
You
should inform your solicitor and agent of any rights
of way, covenants or easements relating to your property.
You
should have available any receipts for recent work
carried out to your property which might be relevant
to the survey.
If
your property is leasehold, locate copies of the last
three years of management accounts plus receipts for
payment of the service charges and ground rent.
Check
when your boiler was last serviced and your septic
tank emptied (if relevant) and if necessary have these
carried out, retaining receipts.
Have
available your most recent accounts for gas, electricity,
water rates, council tax, insurance etc.
Make
sure your solicitor and agent know of any disputes
with neighbours.
Inform
your agent and solicitor if there is any history of
flooding at your property, no matter what caused this
e.g. springs, drains etc.
If
you do not already own one, consider setting up an
answer phone service to avoid delays with marketing
your property.
