Key takeaways
Understand key property documents: EPCs, protocol forms, and transfer deeds
Be prepared for identity checks and anti-money laundering procedures
Ensure your conveyancer completes all necessary property searches (local, water, drainage, environmental)
Know your insurance needs, including potential indemnity insurance
There’s a lot to do when it comes to buying or selling a property, going to viewings, negotiating offers, and choosing a conveyancer. Then there’s the documents and paperwork.
From protocol forms and title deeds to TR1 and TP1 transfer deeds, there’s quite a paper trail involved when moving home.
We’re here to break down all those important documents that you might come across when you’re on the move – we’ll walk you through what each one means in clear terms.
An Energy Performance Certificate, or EPC, measures the energy efficiency of a property on a scale of A to G – with A being the most energy efficient and G the worst. Homes with the lowest fuel bills are those that are most energy efficient. Estate agents should provide the energy efficiency rating of a property in the listing details. Additionally, the EPC provides recommendations on how to improve the home's energy efficiency to save you money and protect the environment.