Selling a home can be a lengthy process. Many sellers just want the house sold so that they can move into their new home. However, like with all good things in life, you may have to wait.
Many delays are unavoidable. However, with a good solicitor (like us!), things can swiftly get moving again.
If your sale is part of a property chain, your completion date may depend on several other people.
Even if everything is progressing smoothly with your own sale, delays further down the chain can have a knock-on effect.
For example, a buyer may be waiting for their mortgage offer, another seller may be waiting for searches or someone in the chain may simply not be ready to move.
Unfortunately, one delay can quickly affect everyone else.
While you cannot control the entire chain, having a solicitor who keeps communication flowing can help identify issues early and keep things moving wherever possible.
If your buyer is relying on a mortgage to purchase your property, delays with their lender can hold up the sale.
Mortgage applications can take time to process and the lender may require additional information or documents before issuing a mortgage offer. A valuation may also uncover an issue that needs to be addressed before the lender is willing to proceed.
Although your solicitor cannot control the lender’s timescales, they can work with the buyer’s solicitor and other parties to keep track of what is outstanding.
Missing paperwork is another common reason for delays. If you have carried out work on your property, such as an extension or loft conversion, you may need to provide planning permissions, building regulations certificates or other relevant documents.
Other documents, such as guarantees, certificates or paperwork relating to alterations, may also be requested during the conveyancing process.
Finding these documents early can help avoid unnecessary delays once your property is under offer. If something is missing, your solicitor can advise you on what options may be available.
Issues with the property’s title can also cause delays. For example, there may be restrictions, missing information, outstanding charges or discrepancies that need to be resolved before the sale can proceed.
Your solicitor will review the title and advise you if anything needs to be dealt with.
Identifying these issues early gives you more time to resolve them before you reach the final stages of the sale.
We understand that selling a home can be stressful, but when you have the right support in place, it can make the process go much smoother.
Our conveyancing team are here to make the process a little less stressful. We can guide you through the process and help to identify any potential issues that may delay the sale of your home.
Thinking about selling your home? Get in touch with our team today for support!
