The first thing you need to get back to your solicitor by return is your Purchase Questionnaire and your proof of ID and address. After this, your solicitor needs the following from you and the seller in order to complete their title check:
The average time to complete the whole process depends on the chain. Some new builds need to be completed in 28 days, whereas some leasehold purchases can take up to 12 weeks.
Unless there are specific factors you should estimate 6 to 8 weeks for a standard freehold or 8 to 12 weeks for a leasehold, however these may vary faster or slower depending on the chain (remember your solicitor is only one part of the chain).
The position of your seller has the greatest influence on the speed of your purchase. Here's why:
Andrew Boast FMAAT MIC is co-founder of SAM Conveyancing.
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