Start with the essentials: death certificate, will if there is one, probate status, title information, EPC, keys, utility details, service charge and lease papers if leasehold, planning or building control documents if…
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Start with the essentials: death certificate, will if there is one, probate status, title information, EPC, keys, utility details, service charge and lease papers if leasehold, planning or building control documents if relevant, warranties, guarantees and any information on disputes or known defects.
Good paperwork does not just help conveyancing later. It improves the quality of the sale from day one.
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