Establish ownership
Do not assume panels belong outright to the seller. Older arrangements can involve leases or third-party ownership, which your conveyancer should investigate.
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HEY SOLAR KNOWLEDGE HUBBuying a house with solar panels: what should I check?
Before buying a property with solar, establish who owns the system, its size and age, whether a battery is included, what certificates and warranties exist, and whether any export or legacy payment arrangement needs transferring.
THE SHORT ANSWER
Before buying a property with solar, establish who owns the system, its size and age, whether a battery is included, what certificates and warranties exist, and whether any export or legacy payment arrangement needs transferring.
Ask for the system file
Useful documents include installation and commissioning records, MCS evidence where applicable, warranties, monitoring access and maintenance history.
Understand export arrangements
Check the existing export or legacy tariff arrangement and what must happen when ownership changes.
Look at system condition
If information is incomplete or the system is older, a competent specialist assessment can help establish condition and likely maintenance needs.
HOW WE HANDLE THE DETAIL
HEY Solar keeps technical and financial claims tied to the assumptions that make them true. Guidance is reviewed against authoritative UK sources and property-specific decisions belong in a survey and design.
Knowledge Hub review: September 2026.FROM RESEARCH TO REAL PROPERTY
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