Sell with confidence before your home goes on the market

Selling a home is about much more than finding a buyer. Many property transactions are delayed by issues that only come to light once solicitors begin their enquiries. Missing paperwork, unclear access arrangements, building regulation queries, planning documentation and other property-related matters can all lead to unnecessary delays, frustration and, in some cases, sales falling through.

My Pre-Sale Property Review is designed to help identify potential issues before your property is marketed, giving you the opportunity to gather information, address concerns and prepare for a smoother transaction.

Whether you are selling a village cottage, family home, new build property or country residence, this review provides an independent assessment of the information buyers and their solicitors are likely to request during the sales process.

Why Consider a Pre-Sale Property Review?

The property industry is changing. Government and industry-led reforms are encouraging more property information to be provided upfront, helping to improve transparency, reduce delays and minimise the risk of transactions falling through.

Many sellers only discover missing documentation or legal queries once a buyer has been found. By reviewing your property information before marketing begins, you can be better prepared and avoid unnecessary surprises later in the process.

What Is Reviewed?

Each review is tailored to the property, but may include:

Ownership & Title Information

• Title Register and Title Plan

• Ownership details

• Rights of way and easements

• Shared access arrangements

• Restrictive covenants

Property Information

• Boundaries

• Access arrangements

• Services and utilities

• Known disputes or issues

• Property history

Documentation Review

• EPC

• Planning permissions

• Building Regulation approvals

• Completion certificates

• FENSA certificates

• Electrical and gas certification

• Guarantees and warranties

Transaction Risk Assessment

Drawing on my experience in residential property sales and sales progression, I will identify matters that may be likely to generate additional enquiries from buyers, solicitors, lenders or surveyors during the transaction process.

Common Issues That Can Delay a Sale

Examples of issues that can create delays include:

• Missing Building Regulation certificates

• Missing FENSA documentation

• Shared driveway maintenance arrangements

• Rights of way queries

• Boundary concerns

• Restrictive covenants

• Estate management charges

• Leasehold information

• Planning documentation

• Missing guarantees and warranties

Identifying these matters early can help ensure you are better prepared when a buyer is found.

What You Receive

Following the review, you will receive:

• A summary of the information reviewed

• A list of missing documentation (where applicable)

• Potential transaction risks identified

• Recommendations for further investigation or action

• Guidance on preparing your property information before marketing

Who Is This Service For?

This service may be particularly beneficial for:

• Older and period properties

• Country homes

• Probate sales

• Properties with extensions or alterations

• New build homes

• Homes with shared access arrangements

• Sellers who want to be fully prepared before marketing

Important Information

This service is not a building survey, legal advice or conveyancing service. It is a practical pre-sale readiness review based on property information and documentation available at the time of review. Any legal matters should always be referred to a suitably qualified solicitor or conveyancer.

If you are considering selling your property and would like to understand whether there are any issues that could delay your sale, get in touch to discuss a Pre-Sale Property Review.