Before You List

Before listing, you should gather your title deeds, complete a TA6 property information form, order an EPC if yours has expired, identify which property searches your buyer will need, and check whether your local authority has any planning issues that could affect the sale. The exact steps vary by region.

Different regions have different property search requirements (e.g. coal mining searches in Yorkshire but not East Anglia), varying council turnaround times, dominant property types with specific quirks, and local issues like flood risk or radon that affect the conveyancing process.

The average time from listing to completion in England is 18–22 weeks, but this varies significantly by region. London sales take the longest at around 24 weeks on average, while the North East is often the quickest at 16–18 weeks.

The buyer’s solicitor will order searches, but you should know which ones to expect. Standard searches include local authority, environmental, water and drainage, and flood risk. Region-specific searches include coal mining (CON29M), chancel repair, tin mining, and HS2 safeguarding.

Yes. Instructing a solicitor early, completing your TA6 and TA10 forms, and ordering title documents can save 4–6 weeks once you accept an offer. This is exactly what Pine helps you do.

Roughly 30% of agreed sales in England fall through before exchange. The most common causes are survey issues, slow conveyancing, buyer finance problems, and unexpected results from property searches. Preparing early reduces your risk significantly.

Yes. It is a legal requirement to have a valid Energy Performance Certificate before you market your property for sale. EPCs last 10 years and cost £60–£120. You can check if you already have one on the government’s EPC register.