Material Information Checklist

Gather everything at instruction stage, before the listing is written. From nippylistings.com — a working aid, not legal advice.

Part A — every listing

• Asking price or monthly rent
• Council tax band (or business rates for commercial)
• Tenure: freehold / leasehold / share of freehold
• If leasehold: remaining lease term, ground rent, service charge
• Lettings: deposit amount

Part B — every property

• Property type and construction (standard / non-standard, materials)
• Number and types of rooms (with measurements where practical)
• Electricity supply and heating type
• Water supply and sewerage
• Broadband type and availability
• Mobile signal / coverage
• Parking arrangements (allocated, permit, on-street, none)

Part C — where applicable

• Building safety issues (e.g. unsafe cladding, structural)
• Restrictions: listed building, conservation area, tree preservation orders
• Rights and easements: public rights of way, shared drives, wayleaves
• Flood risk (river, surface water) and any history of flooding
• Coastal erosion risk
• Planning permission or proposals nearby
• Accessibility features and adaptations
• Coalfield or mining area

Based on the material information framework published by National Trading Standards (Parts A, B and C). Guidance is evolving following the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 — always check current portal and CMA/Trading Standards requirements. © NippyListings · nippylistings.com