Which Certificates Should My Home Have?

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1 document a buyer or their solicitor is likely to ask for.

• Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

  Needed before the home is marketed for sale or let. Valid for 10 years.

  Understanding an EPC

A certificate is most useful next to the job it relates to. On Propvio, you log each job, attach its certificate, and set a reminder before anything expires. The record stays with the home when you sell.

The list covers the documents most often requested during a sale in England and Wales. Your conveyancer may ask for others, depending on the property.

• Rules differ in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
• A missing document rarely stops a sale on its own, but it can cause delays.
• If you cannot find something, the linked guide explains the usual options.