Useful tips selling your home
Useful Tips – Selling your home
Selling a property can be a long, stressful process.
Once a buyer is found we have some useful tips to help speed up this process.
Remember, we are always only a phone call away to help!
BER CERTIFICATE
Before your house goes on the market you will need to get the BER certificate. This is a report outlining the energy rating of the property. We cannot advertise the property without it. We will be happy to give you list of registered BER assessors in your area.
PHOTO AND ADDRESS ID
We will need photo and address ID for all owners of the property. A bank statement / utility bill dated in the last 3 months along with your passport/driving license will be needed.
Your solicitor will need your PPSN, a copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable) as well as your ID.
TITLE DEEDS
If you have a mortgage on the property, the title deeds will be with the bank/building society. In order to issue contracts to the buyers your solicitor will need you to sign an authority for him/her to request the deeds. This can take a number of weeks so make sure you do it early!
Property Charges
Make sure the following charges are paid up to date:
Household charge 2012
Local Property Tax
NPPR (if applicable)
Planning
Is all planning permission in place for the property. Have you made any additions or alterations that may have required planning? Make sure there is a grant of planning available from your local County Council.
Some extensions are exempt from planning but a certificate of exemption is required.
Septic Tank
If your property has a separate septic tank, make sure it is registered and check whether the septic tank and percolation area are inside your site boundary. Make sure any rights of ways are correctly shown on your property.