What happens to solar panels when you move house?
Owned solar panels stay with the property and transfer to the buyer when you sell, often as an attractive selling point thanks to lower running costs and a better EPC. You pass on the warranties and MCS certificate, and the buyer sets up their own Smart Export Guarantee account. Leased 'rent-a-roof' panels are different and must be disclosed.
Selling a home with owned solar
- Panels are part of the property and included in the sale.
- Hand over the MCS certificate, warranties and any battery documents.
- The new owner arranges their own SEG export account.
- Lower bills and a higher EPC can help the sale.
Leased or financed systems
If panels are on a roof lease, the lease must be disclosed and may need the buyer's lender to approve it. If you have outstanding solar finance, you typically settle or transfer it on sale. Owning outright keeps things simplest when you move.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I take my solar panels with me?
- It is rarely worth removing and refitting panels; they are designed to stay with the home and add to its value.
- Do solar panels make a house harder to sell?
- Owned panels generally help. Leased panels can complicate a sale, so disclose any lease early.
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