After Completion: Documents related to chattels: Which items might be provided at completion?

• A. Planning consent
• B. NHBC certificate
• C. Receipt for money paid for chattels
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

When completing a sale, you hand over not just the property but also evidence about the items that are included with it. Documents related to chattels can help prove what’s being transferred and that it’s properly authorised and warranted.

Planning consent may be provided if the item involved was part of works requiring planning permission. Having the consent available shows those alterations were legally approved and that the inclusion of the item is legitimate.

An NHBC certificate (or similar warranty) can accompany the property or the work done to it, giving the buyer reassurance about the build quality and any covered defects. This is relevant when a chattel is part of a newer installation or a major improvement that falls under warranty.

A receipt for money paid for chattels provides proof of purchase and the price paid, supporting the buyer’s claim to ownership of the items and clear records of the transaction.

Because any of these documents might be relevant to the chattels being transferred, they can all be provided at completion when applicable.