The sale statement provides some basic information about your home, including:

• name of seller and address of the property
• whether the property is freehold, leasehold or commonhold
• whether the property is registered or unregistered
• whether or not the property is being sold with vacant possession.

Title documents prove that you own the property and have the right to sell it. If your property is registered, your pack must include certain documents that provide an up-to-date official record of who owns the land.

The Home Information Pack must include:

• the local land charges register relating to your property, together with an official search certificate
• any records held by the local authority on matters of interest to buyers, such as planning decisions and road building proposals
• details of the provision of drainage and water services to your home.

The Home Information Pack must include:

• the local land charges register relating to your property, together with an official search certificate
• any records held by the local authority on matters of interest to buyers, such as planning decisions and road building proposals
• details of the provision of drainage and water services to your home.

The Energy Performance Certificate tells your buyer how energy efficient your home is on a scale of A-G. The most efficient homes - which should have the lowest fuel bills - would be in band A. The certificate also includes recommendations on ways to improve the homes energy efficiency to save you or your buyer money and help the environment. The certificate describes, on a scale of A-G, the impact the home has on the environment. Better-rated homes should have less impact through lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

If you are selling a commonhold property, you must include the following documents:

• an official copy of the individual register and title plan for the common parts
• an official copy of the commonhold community statement.

You can choose other documents including:

• copies of any regulations or rules not described in the commonhold community statement
• copies of any requests for relevant payments made in the previous 12 months
• name and address of any managing agent
• summary of current or proposed works affecting the commonhold.

If you are selling a leasehold property, you must include the following documents:

• copy of the lease
• any regulations or rules not mentioned in the lease
• the most recent requests for payment of relevant charges
• name and address of the current or proposed lessor
• details of any managing agent
• summary of any works being undertaken or proposed that will affect the property.

Plansearch is the UK's best-selling planning report, covering planning applications for a radius of 250m from the property and revealing information that could have a major impact on the enjoyment of a home.

Plansearch Plus details not just commercial and residential applications made since 1997, but also the planning decisions on larger applications. It also includes aerial photography and neighbourhood information such as local facilities, schools and crime rates, making Plansearch Plus the most comprehensive planning product on the market.

A Home Condition Report, carried out by a qualified Home Inspector, who may also be a Surveyor, contains information about the physical condition of your home which sellers, buyers and lenders can rely on legally as an accurate report. If the report highlights any defects, you will have an early opportunity to carry out repair work or obtain quotes before marketing your home, if you wish. Prospective buyers will feel more confident because the report minimises the possibility of unexpected repair bills or other surprises.