At Newton & Co, we understand that planning for completion day is a critical part of the home-selling process. As the day approaches, careful preparation is key to ensuring a smooth transition.
Here’s what you need to know to be ready for completion day and to ensure a successful handover of your property.
What is Completion Day?
Completion day is when ownership of the property officially transfers from you to the buyer. This involves:
- Finalising Legal Documents: Completing all legal paperwork for the transfer of ownership.
- Handover of Keys: Providing the buyer with the keys to their new home.
How to Prepare for Completion Day
- Schedule Moving Arrangements: Book a moving company well in advance and finalise your moving plan to avoid last-minute stress.
- Transfer Utilities and Services: Arrange to transfer or cancel your utilities and services such as electricity, gas, water, and internet.
- Prepare the Property: Clean the home and ensure it's ready for the new owners.
- Seller Key Handover : Please ensure a key is with Newton & Co either the day before completion or by 9 a.m. on the day of completion. You can leave the remaining keys inside the property when you vacate or deliver them directly to the buyer.
- Moving Day: Important: Once the purchase monies are transferred to your solicitor, the buyer is legally entitled to the keys. Be aware that the contract will include a time by which you must vacate the property—double-check this when signing with your solicitor. Once the seller’s solicitor has confirmed with us that they have received the funds, you can collect the keys from Newton & Co, unless other arrangements have been made directly with the seller.
Planning ahead for completion day ensures a smoother transition. If you have any questions or need assistance with your move, feel free to contact Newton & Co at
info@newtonco.co.uk or call 01204 329975. We're here to help!