What to do when SELLING A HOME

Editor of MoneyWeek.​com Kalpana Fitzpatrick looks at the costs involved and how to get organised when moving house

- KALPANA FITZPATRICK

As well as making sure your house looks as appealing as possible, there are many more practical considerations when it comes to selling your house.

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

If you are selling, you will need to have an Energy Performance Certificate that rates the energy efficiency of your property using A to G ratings. A is the best and G is the worst. This certificate must be available before you put your property on the market and an estate agent will ask you for it.

If you have one, it is valid for 10 years. You can see if a property has a valid EPC by visiting gov.uk/find-energycertificate. If you need to get one, you’ll need to book an independent energy assessor – find one at gov.uk/get-new-energy-certificate