Living with panels
Solar panels and moving house
Short answer
Establish who owns the panels and give the conveyancer every installation, electrical, network, warranty, finance and payment document. FIT registrations, SEG contracts and roof leases have their own transfer or closure processes. Contact the relevant provider early and record meter readings when responsibility changes.
Start early. Give the conveyancer the installation certificate, electrical and network paperwork, warranties, finance documents and details of any FIT, SEG or roof lease.
If you are selling
Confirm whether the panels are owned, financed or owned by a third party. Tell the payment provider about the move and ask for its transfer process. Record meter readings on completion.
If you are buying
Ask who owns the equipment, what paperwork is missing and whether a lease grants roof rights to another company. Ofgem says a new owner of an MCS-FIT installation should contact its FIT licensee to update the generator details.
Do not assume an export account follows the property
The buyer should establish their payment position with the provider and retain confirmation.
Sources
Checked 2026-09-09. Rates, rules and eligibility can change. Confirm current terms before signing a contract or applying for funding.
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