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How long does the conveyancing process take?

The average sale or purchase will take 4 to 6 weeks, although this varies depending on the length of the chain involved and a number of other factors.

The conveyance of leasehold properties generally takes longer due to the need to obtain additional information from the managing agent or landlord.

What can you do to ensure that the conveyance of your property proceeds as quickly as possible?

Although many factors will be out of your control, here are a number of things you can do to speed the process:

1. Inform your estate agent that we are acting for you as soon as possible, and ask them for confirmation that the other party has instructed a solicitor.
2. Return your retainer letter and search money to us as soon as you can.
3. Tell us about any relevant details concerning the property as early as you can.
4. On house purchases, inform your mortgage lender of our details as soon as possible and on house sale files remember to inform us of your mortgage account number on your retainer letter.
5. Return any acceptance forms to your lender as soon as possible.
6. Inform us if you are likely to be away from home at any time proceeding your completion.