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Simple ways to prepare before you list. Swoovy helps you turn these into a clear plan for your property. Browse all guides.
Gather paperwork early
Certificates, guarantees and planning documents are easier to find before a buyer is waiting.
Conveyancing when selling →Check what buyers will ask about
Extensions, EPC status, leasehold information and shared access often come up in conveyancing.
Making sense of your EPC →Fix what you can, flag what you cannot
Some issues need action now. Others only need to be understood and explained clearly.
50 selling tips →Keep one organised property record
Store valuations, documents and Sale Ready progress in one place instead of scattered folders.
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