Completion timeframes listed above start from the date your solicitor receives the draft contract pack from the seller’s solicitor, not from the instruction date.

Completion times are estimates only and are in no way guaranteed. Many factors can affect the speed of a conveyancing transaction, including but not limited to:

• Chain Dependencies – If your transaction is part of a chain, delays in any other linked sale or purchase can impact your timeline.
• Mortgage and Lender Requirements – The speed at which mortgage offers are issued and lender requirements met can vary significantly.
• Search and Survey Delays – Local authority search turnaround times, survey issues, and additional enquiries can prolong the process.
• Legal Enquiries – Unexpected legal questions, title defects, or missing documentation may require additional investigation.
• Seller/Buyer Preparedness – Delays in providing necessary documents, responses to queries, or signing contracts can impact progress.
• Third-Party Delays – Solicitors, estate agents, and other parties involved may have their own timeframes and workloads that influence completion.
• Leasehold and New Build Considerations – If buying a leasehold property or a new build, additional legal complexities and management company involvement may extend timelines.
• Survey or Valuation Issues – If issues arise from a survey or valuation, renegotiations or remedial work may be required before proceeding.