In preparation for a property going on the market, you'll need to add further details to the Property top tab on the property record.
As a minimum, there are certain fields you must complete in order to meet the legal requirements as set out by National Trading Standards.
Note
From 31 May 2022, all estate agent websites and property portals need to start including Part A ‘material information’ on their UK residential property listings and from 30 November 2023, information pertaining to Parts B and C should also be included.
These changes are in line with new guidance set by National Trading Standards, who want to increase clarity for consumers on the properties they’re looking to buy or rent.
For more information on National Trading Standards - Keeping your property listings compliant, click here
Sales & Lettings properties
- Click Properties on the main toolbar
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Select the relevant property from Recent & Favourite Properties
- Alternatively, find the property using the Search Properties bar in the top right
- Click Property on the side menu
- Click the Property top tab
- Complete all the fields in the Address section should they be blank
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Complete the fields in the About the Property section. As a minimum:
- Ensure Rooms information is added - (number of each room type of Beds, Bath, Recpt)
- Ensure the property Type is selected
- Ensure the Construction materials are added
- Ensure a council Tax Band is selected from the dropdown menu - (bands A-I are applicable to properties in England, Wales and Scotland.
If the property is a new build and hasn't had its council tax band assigned, select New Build - rate not available yet.
If the property is located in Northern Ireland, select Northern Ireland - Domestic Rates. The Domestic Rate field will become visible - ensure a rate is entered (£)
If the property is exempt, select Exempt. The Exemption Reason field will become visible - ensure an exemption reason is entered)
- Complete all the fields in the Parking section to highlight the availability of parking for property matching and for the portals
- Complete all the fields in the Utilities section to highlight the supplies for Water, Electricity, Sewerage and Heating. Then, select the Internet connection type, add the Internet Speed and the Mobile Coverage
- If the property is affected by an issue, complete all the relevant fields in the Issues with potential impact on the property section
- Click Save
Fields highlighted in orange are required in order to meet the legal requirements as set out by National Trading Standards