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How long to sell a house

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  • Bookworm105
    Bookworm105 Posts: 2,016 Forumite
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    edited 28 November 2024 at 8:21PM
    Misteek said:
    How long does it actually take to sell a house if.....? 

    A) if you found a suitable buyer with a decent job and could potentially get a mortgage.

    B ) you're looking for a buyer ( in order to get closer  to the asking price) would it better to get an estate agent involved or not?

    I know many there's many factors. Sale rate in the area is decent. House doesn't have a mortgage but has a charge by a relative' who is happy to sell the house in exchange for their money owed 

    What are the costs involved in terms of legal work etc.

    Thanks for any input.



    a) ask the buyer's lender how long is their processing time. Then ask the buyer how long before they make an offer

    b) what do you think? What % of properties sold in the UK do not go through EA?

    legal fees depend on what your the going rate is for the geographical area they work in and whether they are a solicitor or a mere conveyancer. Why not get some actual quotes then you will know...
  • Misteek said:
    How long does it actually take to sell a house if.....? 

    A) if you found a suitable buyer with a decent job and could potentially get a mortgage.

    B ) you're looking for a buyer ( in order to get closer  to the asking price) would it better to get an estate agent involved or not?

    I know many there's many factors. Sale rate in the area is decent. House doesn't have a mortgage but has a charge by a relative' who is happy to sell the house in exchange for their money owed 

    What are the costs involved in terms of legal work etc.

    Thanks for any input.



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