The Document Gathering Checklist
Every document your solicitor and the buyer's solicitor will ask for when you sell a UK home. Gather them before you list and the sale moves weeks faster. Free PDF, no email required.
What is inside
Seven document categories, every item your solicitor will ask for. Tick them off as you locate each one.
Proof of ownership
Title deeds, register entries, lease document or share certificate for shared freeholds.
Energy and safety
EPC, Gas Safety record, boiler service history, EICR.
Work done to the property
Building regs, FENSA, planning permissions, party wall agreements, structural sign-offs.
Warranties and guarantees
Boiler, windows, damp, roof, NHBC, appliances, alarm, solar.
Leasehold-specific
Service charge accounts, ground rent, buildings insurance, sinking fund, Section 20 notices.
Tax, fees, recurring costs
Council tax, utilities, broadband, SDLT, service contracts.
Disputes, claims, disclosures
Flood, subsidence, boundaries, neighbours, TPOs, easements, insurance claims.
Why this is free
ValuQ gives UK homeowners free, side-by-side property valuations from competing local estate agents. Sellers stay anonymous until they choose to be revealed.
This checklist is one of the tools we put out for sellers. No email signup, no upsell at the end. When you are ready for valuations, ValuQ is one click away.
Frequently asked
What documents do I need to sell my house in the UK?
The core set is: official copy of the title deeds from the Land Registry, a valid EPC, building regulations sign-off for any work, FENSA or CERTASS certificates for replacement windows since 2002, planning permission documents for extensions or conversions, warranties for fitted appliances, and a leasehold pack if leasehold. This checklist groups all of these by category.
Do I need an EPC before listing my house?
Yes. UK law requires a valid Energy Performance Certificate before a property can be marketed. EPCs last 10 years. If yours is missing or expired, any accredited domestic energy assessor can issue a new one in about a week.
What is the TA6 form?
The TA6 Property Information Form is the Law Society's standard questionnaire that the seller completes early in the conveyancing process. It covers boundaries, disputes, work done, services, and legal rights. Honest, complete answers protect you legally after sale. This checklist helps you gather the underlying documents before your solicitor sends you the TA6.
Is this checklist free?
Yes. The full PDF downloads directly with no email signup, no account creation, and no data trade. ValuQ is free for UK homeowners.