When marketing your investment property, knowing what buyers need is key to success. They’ll focus on suitability, location, and price. To speed up the process, have these details ready for prospective buyers (depending on whether it’s a development site or an existing building):

• ✔️ Planning Permissions, Lawful Use Certificates, and Use Classes
  See the “Planning Permission and Use Classes for Selling Investment Property” section for more details.
• ✔️ Investment EPC
  Check out the “Providing an Investment Property Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)” section.
• ✔️ Business Rates and Available Reliefs
  While this is the buyer’s responsibility, sharing info can make your property more attractive.
• ✔️ Local Searches
  Dive into the “Selling an Investment Property – Carrying Out Local Searches” section.
• ✔️ Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)
  A buyer’s cost to consider.
• ✔️ Utility Plans and Capacities
  Be ready with this info.
• ✔️ Topographical Survey (if relevant)
  Useful for development sites.
• ✔️ Asbestos Survey
  Safety first.
• ✔️ Traffic Assessment Report (for development sites)
  Important for planning.
• ✔️ Demolition Quote (if applicable)
  Good to have on hand.
• ✔️ Ordnance Survey Plan
  A must for clarity.
• ✔️ Detailed Plans (for development sites)
  Help buyers visualize the potential.
• ✔️ Environmental Report
  Show you care about sustainability.
• ✔️ Site/Ground Investigation Report
  Avoid surprises.
• ✔️ Searches
  Be thorough.
• ✔️ CSPE Forms Completed
  Get the paperwork done.
• ✔️ Draft Contract
  Ready for review.

Pro Tip: While not mandatory, providing a comprehensive pack with these documents is best practice. It can reduce legal costs by minimizing back-and-forth with the buyer’s solicitor, leading to a faster sale and better cash flow.