Before you invest in a buy-to-let, it’s really important to find out its sales history. In the UK, you can find out about the sale history of a property through several sources:

1. The Land Registry: The Land Registry is a government agency that maintains records of ownership and changes in ownership for most properties in England and Wales. You can search for information about the sale history of a property by using the property’s address or its unique property reference number (known as the Title Register). 

2. Estate agents: Estate agents who have previously marketed the property may have records of its sale history, including the sale price and date. Get in touch with one of our agents and we will be able to help you with this.

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3. Online property websites: Some online property websites, such as Rightmove and Zoopla, have historical data on sold prices and can provide information on past sales of a property.

4. Local Authority Records: You can also check the local authority’s property records, which may have information on past sales, council tax banding and other details.

It’s worth noting that not all sale information is publicly available, and some details, such as the identity of the buyer, may be kept confidential.

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