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Key Facts
- Sellers in the UK must legally provide an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) before listing.
- Proof of ownership and ID are required to verify legal rights to sell the property.
- Missing documents can delay or even collapse a property sale.
- Most documents are handled by your solicitor or conveyancer, but you’ll need to supply them.
- Always consult a property professional or solicitor early in the process.
🏡 Introduction
Selling your home can feel overwhelming, especially with all the paperwork involved. Whether you are using an estate agent or listing it yourself, having the right documents prepared early can speed up the process, build buyer trust, and help avoid costly delays.
Here’s a simple guide to the key documents you’ll need to sell a home in the UK in 2025.
1. Proof of Identity and Ownership
This includes both photo ID and proof of address, as well as the legal documentation confirming you are the rightful owner of the property.
- Valid passport or driving licence
- Recent utility bill or bank statement (dated within the last 3 months)
- Title Deeds or Official Copy of Register from HM Land Registry
Disclaimer: Your solicitor will usually obtain title deeds electronically via the Land Registry, but if your property is unregistered or inherited, extra documentation may be required.
2. Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
An EPC is legally required before your home can be marketed for sale. It rates the energy efficiency of your property on a scale from A to G.
TIP: If your EPC is still valid (they last for 10 years), you don’t need to get a new one. You can check or download your certificate from gov.uk/find-energy-certificate.
3. Property Information Form (TA6)
The TA6 form provides potential buyers with details about the property, such as:
- Boundaries and disputes
- Building works and planning permission
- Parking, utilities, and shared access
Important: Buyers use this form to understand the legal and practical aspects of the home they are purchasing, so answer honestly and fully.
4. Fittings and Contents Form (TA10)
This form lists exactly what is and is not included in the sale of the property. For example:
- Kitchen appliances
- Curtains and blinds
- Garden furniture or sheds
Having this form ready helps prevent disputes later in the process.
5. Leasehold Information (If Applicable)
If your property is leasehold, you will need to provide:
- Lease agreement
- Ground rent and service charge statements
- Details of the freeholder and managing agent
Note: Leasehold information must be requested early from the freeholder or managing agent, as it can take several weeks to obtain.
6. Building Regulation Certificates and Guarantees
If you’ve had any work done (extensions, rewiring, boiler upgrades), you must supply proof it was carried out legally and to a safe standard.
- Building regulation approval certificates
- FENSA certificates for new windows or doors
- Gas Safe certificates for boiler installation
- Electrical installation certificates
- Warranties or guarantees for major works
7. Mortgage Details
If you still have a mortgage on your property, your solicitor will require:
- Your lender’s contact information
- Mortgage account number
- Balance details to arrange settlement at completion
Note: Even if you’re porting your mortgage to another property, your solicitor will still need these details during the sale.
8. Management Pack (If Leasehold or Shared Ownership)
This is a detailed set of documents from your property’s managing agent and includes:
- Building insurance details
- Major works history
- Planned maintenance schedules
- Service charge statements
Buyers and their solicitors rely on this to assess long-term running costs and building conditions.
📈 Why Having the Right Documents Matters
- Reduces delays during conveyancing
- Builds buyer confidence
- Helps your agent or solicitor represent your property accurately
- Speeds up completion timelines
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