Documents needed for a sale are too often collected late or not collected at all, causing complications and delays. Start by assembling and checking the property file.

Cadastral documents
Floor plan and cadastral record; map extract; building layout plan.

Building and planning documents
Original licence or permission; approved variations; any building-amnesty and regularisation documents; CILA and SCIA filings; seismic documentation where applicable.

Energy and systems
Energy Performance Certificate (APE); electrical, gas, water and sanitary-system certifications; boiler service log.

Ownership and acquisition
Purchase deed; gift deed; court transfer order; inheritance declaration.

Ask a qualified professional to assemble a complete property file so you can approach the sale with greater confidence.