Selling your home is an exciting and busy time. However, there are certain documents that you’ll need to have to hand for your buyer. Some of these depend on whether you’ve had work done on the property or if it’s a new build. Check out our list and see if any of these apply to your home.

Building regulation completion certificate

If you’ve had building work done on your property such as an extension or loft conversion, you will need to provide your buyer with the Building Regulations completion certificate. This is a document that you should have received from your contractor or project manager when the works were finished.

The document proves that the proposed work has been improved and is complete. This reassures buyers that you have complied with all Building Regulations.

Energy performance certification

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is the central document when you are selling your home. The EPC demonstrates how energy efficient the property is and must be included in the paperwork when you are selling up.

Other information on the EPC includes the home’s energy usage, typical energy costs and how to improve the properties energy efficiency.

Gas safety certificate

You are not legally required to provide your buyer with a gas safety certificate in normal circumstances. However, if you have had a new boiler fitted in the property, your installer should have provided you with one.

When selling your home, it is strongly recommended that you provide this gas safety certificate to the new owners as proof of Building Regulations compliance.

Part P electrical certificate

Similarly, if as part of an extension or loft conversion you’ve had new electrics fitted, a Building Regulations Part P certificate will be issued by your electrician. This too should be included in any paperwork regarding the new extension or conversion and given to your buyer.

Again this is not legally an obligation but it is strongly recommended to reassure your buyers that everything in the home is safe and professionally installed.

FENSA certification

Another Building Regulation document that you may need to provide to your buyers is a FENSA or CERTASS certificate. This is the paperwork that you will receive from your installer when you have had new windows fitted. The certificate is valid for 10 years from the date of installation.

New build warranty

If the property you are selling is less than 10 years old, you will need to provide a copy of your new home policy or warranty for your buyer. These warranties, usually issued by the National House-Building Council (NHBC) provide peace of mind for the buyer that any issues or defects in the building will be put right during the warranty period.

Some of these documents must be presented to your buyer and others are not necessary. However, keeping a record of work done in your home and the associated paperwork is good practice and reassures buyers that the property has been well cared for.

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