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how long does it take for searches

mercedes125
mercedes125 Posts: 402 Forumite
edited 19 July 2011 at 7:37PM in Mortgages & endowments
Daughter is buying her first house she has had offer of mortgage how long does everything take eg solicitors searches etc
Thankyou

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  • The_Palmist
    The_Palmist Posts: 792 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    6 - 8 weeks seem to be national average.
    However some of my friends had to wait about 12 weeks and then there were some cases when everything was done within 4 weeks.
    Nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. - Alex Supertramp
  • funfunder
    funfunder Posts: 46 Forumite
    Ninth Anniversary 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    We did the whole process in 3 weeks. From making the offer to moving in. It was our first home.
  • mercedes125
    mercedes125 Posts: 402 Forumite
    funfunder wrote: »
    We did the whole process in 3 weeks. From making the offer to moving in. It was our first home.

    That was quick, is it a new build that you have bought.
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