Selling a House Checklist for England and Wales — Property Passport UK guide
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Selling a House Checklist for England and Wales

End-to-end seller checklist from pre-marketing through exchange: documents, agent briefings, and how to keep buyers confident.

Published: 18 Apr 2026 · Updated: 18 Apr 2026 · 12 min read

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Before you list

Resolve obvious paperwork gaps: missing EPC, unclear boundaries, informal works without certificates.

Choose disclosure strategy

Work with your agent on Material Information. Buyers reward clarity; surprises reward renegotiation.

During marketing

Respond quickly to viewing feedback and update your Document set if new facts emerge.

Under offer

Instruct solicitors early, issue draft contracts, and chase management packs for leasehold without delay.

Completion readiness

Meter reads, keys, and warranties should be ready to hand over in an orderly pack.

Next steps on Property Passport UK

Run the address through [Property Search](/search), then explore the [Property Guides library](/guides). When you own or manage the home, [claim your Property Passport](/claim/start) and add Documents with dates and sources so permitted Stakeholders see a single coherent record.

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