Selling With Us

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No matter if you’re a seasoned pro at selling your property, or you’re making the leap up the ladder for the first time, we’ve put the basic sales steps below.

• Decide on Timing & Budget: Consider the current market conditions, your target sale price, and any renovations or touch-ups needed.

• Property Valuation: Obtain valuations from a few estate agents to gauge a realistic asking price.

• Compare Services & Fees: Decide whether you prefer a traditional high street agent, a hybrid agency like us, or an online-only platform (we’ve created a handy comparison chart here that outlines the differences).

• Agree on Contract Terms: Check commission rates, tie-in periods, and notice terms before signing. 

• Legal Documents: Gather property deeds, planning permission documents, building regulation certificates, energy performance certificates (EPC), and any warranties for recent works.

• Property Information Forms: Complete the required TA6 (property information form), TA10 (fittings and contents form), and TA7 (leasehold information form, if applicable).

• Presentation: Declutter, deep-clean, and consider minor repairs or improvements to boost appeal – we provide advice and hands on services for staging your property ahead of a sale. 

• Photography & Listing: Your agent (or you, if you’re selling privately) arranges professional photos, floor plans, and a compelling property description for listing on platforms like Rightmove, Zoopla, etc. and any optional extras you may have chosen, such as drone footage or video walkthroughs. 

• Viewings: Host open houses or private viewings. Provide feedback to interested buyers and stay flexible on viewing times.

• Offer Management: Once you receive offers, you can accept, reject, or negotiate. Your agent acts as a go-between for you and potential buyers.
• Memorandum of Sale: After accepting an offer, your agent issues a memorandum of sale confirming the agreed price and contact details of both parties’ solicitors. (Note: This stage is not yet legally binding.)

• Legal Process Begins: Your solicitor drafts the contract of sale, responds to buyer enquiries, and works through the conveyancing process.
  
• Property Searches & Enquiries: The buyer’s solicitor will conduct searches (e.g., local authority, environmental) and raise any queries. Ensure your solicitor responds promptly to keep the sale moving.

• Legally Binding Stage: Once both sides are happy with the contract, price, and all conditions, you and the buyer sign and “exchange contracts.” A completion date is set, and the buyer typically pays a deposit (often 5–10% of the purchase price).
• Deposit Forfeiture: If either party backs out after this point, there can be substantial financial penalties.

• Final Steps: On the agreed date, the buyer transfers the remaining funds to your solicitor.
  
• Ownership Transfers: Keys are handed over, and you officially transfer ownership to the buyer.
  
• Post-Sale: Settle any remaining fees (e.g., estate agent fees), and ensure all final bills and local taxes are up to date.

We are here to make the process of selling your property as easy as possible, so please don't hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss you property sale needs.