Conveyancing process time ?

Soffee_ox

Hello we have just accepted an offer on our house 10 days ago just wondering on average how long the conveyancing process is ? And a rough timescale until exchange of contracts we are ready to move out !
Thanks

firsttimeworrywart

Hi Soffee,

I'll post the usual reply 'how long is a piece of string?'

It all depends upon whether there is a chain, any issues that need to be addressed, if cash buyer or with a lender etc

The 'average' process can take anything from 6 weeks - 15 weeks or even up to 8 months.. you can never really tell.

Hope it goes smoothly for you.

middleclassbutpoor

Leasehold v freehold can impact timelines

Searches and covenants are other things that can impact the process

How long is a piece of string is the only answer that can be given

Soffee_ox

Thanks for your replies it’s freehold there is no chain as the buyer has nothing to sell ���� Hoping it isn’t too long.

Surrey_EA

The 'average' property transaction takes around 10 - 12 weeks.

Yours may be quicker, or it may be slower.

pattypan4

12 weeks for my sale, 36 weeks for my buy. Get all the paperwork ready, everything going back to the year dot. I had 40+ questions and certificates were required for everything, even from 6 years before I moved in. Very stressful process

septemberbaby

Soffee_ox wrote: »

Hello we have just accepted an offer on our house 10 days ago just wondering on average how long the conveyancing process is ? And a rough timescale until exchange of contracts we are ready to move out !
Thanks

Its so annoying isnt it...

It really is the unknown.

Im so desperate for people to even guess to just give me an idea

hazyjo

Similar current thread. You're not alone lol.


https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5990925/searches-stories-how-long

s_glover

septemberbaby wrote: »

Its so annoying isnt it...

It really is the unknown.

I'm so desperate for people to even guess to just give me an idea

What's the use in asking people to guess. All anyone can ever do is give you a typical time scale (8-12 weeks). Some conveyancing processes are quicker if everything is very straightforward, some a lot longer. Until you are on that journey there's no way of knowing.

chunkytfg

Soffee_ox wrote: »

Thanks for your replies it’s freehold there is no chain as the buyer has nothing to sell ���� Hoping it isn’t too long.

We are currently 23 weeks into a supposedly simple probate sale :mad:

Soffee_ox

Ahhh no hopefully things complete for you soon. This is our first time selling so all new.