How can I prepare my property for sale?

First impressions matter

Declutter, clean, and fix obvious maintenance issues that photographs will capture.

Documents alongside décor

Buyers fear unknowns. Evidence for works reduces fear.

Agent partnership

Give your agent accurate facts and early warnings about tricky topics.

What to check next

Use [Property Passport UK](/search) to anchor the property. [Claim your Property Passport](/claim/start) when you own or manage the home. Browse the [guides library](/guides) and [what is a Property Passport](/what-is-a-property-passport) for product context. Role pages: [estate agents](/for-agents), [housebuilders](/for-housebuilders), [conveyancers](/for-conveyancers), [surveyors](/for-surveyors).

How Property Passport UK helps

Property Passport UK combines official context with permissioned Documents and Stakeholder sharing. It supports information organisation, checks, provenance, and transaction preparation. It does not replace HM Land Registry, regulated professionals, or official search products.

Frequently asked questions

Is this legal, survey, or mortgage advice?

No. General UK property information only.

Can I rely on user-uploaded documents alone?

No. Verify where decisions depend on them.

Disclaimer: Not legal advice, not surveying advice, not mortgage advice.