List the outstanding updates, applications and supporting records. Have a lawyer assess what they mean for the proposed sale rather than assuming they are either harmless or fatal.
Tell the buyer the same story the papers tell
You may have registered your purchase but still be following up a municipal record. Keep the application reference and any query from the authority. Explain the reason for the delay and avoid promising a completion date you cannot control. The buyer’s lender or reviewer may have specific requirements, so bring those into the discussion early.
Tell the buyer what is pending
Put the pending application, acknowledgement and any official query together. Explain the present status without describing an application as an approved update. Ask your adviser how the unfinished step affects the proposed transaction and its wording. A buyer who receives the actual record can ask a specific question; a vague promise that it will be sorted later leaves room for disagreement.
Points to work through
- Identify each pending application and current stage.
- Retain deficiency communications or requests for information.
- Explain the ownership event underlying the update.
- Discuss timing before agreeing a new transaction deadline.
The next step
Share the pending-update list with your adviser before agreeing payment and registration dates. Ask what needs completing first and what can be explained with supporting records.
Can I guarantee completion based on an application receipt?
No. The receipt shows an application step, not necessarily acceptance or completion of the requested change.
Related reading
For current records and requirements, use the official sources below. Advice about your own property needs a review of its documents.
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