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Selling a home in England and Wales
EPC, agent fees, leasehold packs and the conveyancing chain – what sellers must arrange.
Updated: 04/10/2026
In brief
- An Energy Performance Certificate is required before marketing
- Agent fees and the type of agency agreement are negotiable
- Leasehold sellers must supply a management information pack
- Your mortgage is repaid from the sale proceeds at completion
1. Energy Performance Certificate
A valid EPC must be available when the property is marketed. It rates energy efficiency and lists recommended improvements; obtain it early because it is produced by an accredited assessor.
2. Choosing an agent
Compare fees and marketing packages, and decide between sole agency, multi-agency and sale by auction. Check the agent belongs to an approved redress scheme and ask how viewings and offers are handled.
3. Leasehold selling costs
For flats and some houses, the freeholder or managing agent charges for the leasehold information pack and deed of covenant. These charges are common and should be budgeted for.
4. Conveyancing
Your solicitor completes the property information forms, answers buyer enquiries, repays the existing mortgage and transfers the title. Chains and slow enquiries are the usual cause of delay.
Official sources and further reading
National starting points only. State, provincial and territorial rules may add further requirements.
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