Every property sale is different, and certain situations may require additional information or paperwork. The guidance below will help you understand what may be needed in your particular circumstances.

Probate

If you are acting as an executor of a will or as an administrator in an estate, you will need to obtain a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration. You should instruct your solicitor to apply for this from the Probate Office following the death of the registered owner.

Probate can often be a lengthy process and there is no system for speeding it up. This may lead to unavoidable delays. You should talk to your solicitor about probate as early as possible.

Apartments and Multi-Unit Developments (MUDS)

Additional documentation and information are required if your property is in a managed development. The checklist below shows what is required, and you can also download a comprehensive property seller's checklist.

Lettings and tenancy checklist

✓ A copy of the letting agreement or lease. A tenancy needs to be registered with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB). Without this registration, the sale process will be delayed.

✓ A copy of the termination of tenancy notice. Keep this on file in case it is needed at any stage.

✓ Confirmation that there are no ongoing disputes with the RTB in relation to current or former tenants.

✓ Confirmation of whether the property is located in a Rent Pressure Zone or not, and information on the last rent review, the rent payable, and the date the rent was last set. A Rent Pressure Zone is a designated area where rent increases are capped.