What the industry says

It can be slow, stressful and uncertain, with too many transactions falling through after months of time, effort and expense.

from a lack of upfront information to unnecessary delays and last-minute surprises.

Do I have paperwork ready for any work that’s been carried out?

The current homebuying and selling process in England and Wales is far more difficult, stressful, and gruelling than it should be

littered with delays and collapsed transactions due to gazumping and broken chains

too many consumers suffer emotionally and financially because important information crops up late in the process and the transaction falls through.

Failed deals cost UK sellers an estimated £400 million a year.

sellers and estate agents will be required to provide buyers with additional information about properties upfront

too often stressful, costly, and uncertain for buyers and sellers

the house buying process isn’t very digital, it’s very paper-led

Buying a property, and the seller can’t produce the necessary building regulation certificates?

When new windows and doors are fitted, a FENSA certificate should be issued.

Your solicitor needs to check the ‘title register’ and ‘title plan’ at the Land Registry

They typically take anywhere between 3-8 weeks.

Get your paperwork organised

by doing this now you can prevent unnecessary delays when you are ready to accept an offer

Ordering these searches as early as possible is crucial, as delays here can ripple through the entire process.

the buyer’s solicitor won’t begin their work until they receive it.