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How To Prepare a Property Sale Pack

Selling·Updated June 2026·England

How To Prepare a Property Sale Pack

Overview

What this guide covers

This guide explains what documents to include in a property sale pack when selling a tenanted rental property in England. It covers the documents your solicitor will need, what the buyer's solicitor will ask for, and how to prepare a complete pack that speeds up the conveyancing process.

Who it is for

Landlords in England selling a tenanted rental property.

What this guide does not cover

  • –Selling a vacant property (fewer documents required)
  • –Commercial property sales

Before you start, you will need:

  • ·All tenancy documents (agreement, deposit certificate, prescribed information)
  • ·All compliance certificates (gas safety, EICR, EPC)
  • ·Details of any outstanding maintenance issues or disputes

When To Use This Guide

Use this guide when:

  • ✓You are about to instruct a solicitor to sell a tenanted property
  • ✓You want to prepare in advance to speed up the conveyancing process
  • ✓Your solicitor has asked you to provide tenancy documents

Do not use this guide if:

  • ✗You are selling a vacant property — a simpler set of documents is required