To p T i p s f o r
Selling your Home
As we enter Spring, many people will be considering putting their property on
the market with a view to selling. Here are our top five tips for anyone who is
planning on putting their house on the market.
Tip 1 - Preparation
Show your property to potential viewers in the best possible light. Maximise both
its kerb appeal and attend to the interior - do the jobs you have been putting off;
a lick of paint, clean the carpets and keep it looking fresh and tidy. A little effort
can pay dividends.
Tip 2 - Get organised
Any deeds you do have should be given to your solicitor for them to check over.
Make sure you find all the relevant documentation relating to works carried out at
the property over the years. Examples include planning permissions and building
regulation certificates, guarantees, FENSA certificates for windows and CORGI or
Gas Safe certificates for boilers and central heating.
Tip 3 – Consider any tax implications
Consider whether any tax will be due on selling. Will Capital Gains Tax (“CGT”)
apply to you? On the sale of your main residence, you do not normally pay CGT.
However, if it is a second property then CGT may well be payable and could
amount to thousands of pounds. We can advise you on this.
Tip 4 - Estate agents
It is very important that a good estate agent is appointed to facilitate the sale.
You need to make sure that you are using an agent with a good reputation and
one who is enthusiastic about selling your property. We can recommend a good
estate agent in your local area.
Tip 5 - Your lawyer
Barlow Robbins offers a first class, bespoke conveyancing service, based on your
individual needs, from each of our three offices. For further advice on selling your
property, please call us on 01483 543210
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