{"id":747,"date":"2021-11-06T03:28:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-06T03:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/?p=747"},"modified":"2021-11-06T06:25:25","modified_gmt":"2021-11-06T06:25:25","slug":"how-long-does-it-take-to-buy-a-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dy36-2.stage.yopa-dev.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/how-long-does-it-take-to-buy-a-house\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does it take to buy a house?\ufeff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Buying a house\nis one of the most important (and expensive!) decisions that you will make in\nyour adult life, so it\u2019s not surprising that this process takes time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But for first\ntime buyers especially, it may feel like a particularly long and drawn-out experience\n\u2013 full of delays, complications and things that just don\u2019t quite go to plan.\nPatience is certainly a virtue when it comes to buying a house!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, you can expect the entire process \u2013 from starting to look for a property, to finally moving into your new home \u2013 to take around six months. <\/strong>If it\u2019s your first time buying a house though, it\u2019s likely to take longer (eight months can be commonplace), whereas experienced, veteran house-hoppers can wrap things up in a matter of weeks if they move quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a general\nrule of thumb, the buying process takes approximately 12 weeks. However, this\ndoesn\u2019t factor in the time it takes you to search for your perfect property.\nOnce that\u2019s added in, plus contingency for any unexpected delays, it is best to\nanticipate a 6-month timeline and be pleasantly surprised if the purchase is completed\nbefore that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this\narticle, we\u2019ll give you a crash course on house buying, the steps involved, and\nwhat to expect at each stage of the journey \u2013 including how long each step will\ntake\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The usual\nrun of things (when buying a house)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, let\u2019s consider\nthe various stages you need to complete and the order in which these take place,\nso you get a clear idea of the overall process from beginning to end:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding a\nproperty<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, this\nis the stage that will vary the most time-wise \u2013 as it depends on a number of\nhighly subjective factors, not least your own \u2018pickiness\u2019 when it comes to\nproperties (or attention to detail, to put it more positively!). A standard\nsearch time is around 8-12 weeks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making an offer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve\nfound your dream home for an affordable price, it\u2019s time to make an offer.\nYou\u2019ll want to negotiate for the best deal, so allow time for back-and-forth\nbetween you and the vendor. It can be fairly swift, providing you don\u2019t drive a\nrock-hard bargain \u2013 but it depends on the competition\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting a\nmortgage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re ahead\nof the game, you\u2019ll have started speaking to mortgage brokers\/lenders and\nsolicitors before this point \u2013 but here\u2019s where it really needs to happen. If\nyour credit rating is good and you\u2019re diligent in your paperwork, this should\nbe done in a few weeks max \u2013 but there can be complications, so be prepared\n(18-40 days is what we would estimate).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exchanging\ncontracts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is where\nthe legal nitty-gritty comes to the fore, and both sets of solicitors will be\nbusying themselves in the background. This can feel like it is taking ages as\nyou\u2019re a bit of a lame duck, but you can really celebrate once this stage is\ndone \u2013 as the sale is now subject to a legally binding contract! Expect about\nfour weeks for this crucial part of the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep things\nticking along, make sure you return all paperwork and respond to any queries\nfrom your vendor\u2019s solicitor as soon as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Completing\nthe sale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This final\nphase will see you pay the rest of the cash for your property or set up your\ndirect debit for the mortgage payments (you should have already paid the deposit\nwhen you exchanged contracts) and settle any outstanding solicitors\u2019 fees. Your\nmortgage provider will transfer the lump sum for the property to your solicitor\nand they will make the payment to the vendor on your behalf. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on\nthe time the seller needs to pack and move out, and how long the chain of sales\nis in front of them, this will take about 1-4 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What\nto expect at each stage of the journey<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Finding your\nideal property (8-12 weeks)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re\nsearching for the perfect home, this can be a lengthy process. Before starting\nout, you\u2019ll want to do your sums carefully and make sure you know exactly how\nmuch you can realistically afford to spend. It makes sense to start talking to\nmortgage lenders at this stage too, so you have an idea of the amount of cash\nyou can borrow \u2013 as well as getting your deposit in place and making sure your\nbank accounts look as healthy as possible. A mortgage lender will want to see\nbank statements for at least the last 3 months, so it is never too early to\nprepare. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you have a\nballpark figure, you can start speaking to estate agents to arrange viewings.\nRemember: everyone wants to beat the market, by getting a steal on the ideal\nproperty, with plenty of space in the most sought-after location \u2013 but frankly,\nthese opportunities are few and far between. So, you\u2019ll have to do a bit of soul-searching\ntoo to work out how much you are willing to compromise on the type and size of\nhouse versus the location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are\nstruggling to find a property that you like that ticks all of the boxes, you do\nneed to ensure that you are being realistic about what you can afford in your\nchosen area. Otherwise, you are essentially waiting for someone to misprice\ntheir home so that you get an absolute bargain, which means you will be waiting\na long time! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long this\nstage takes is mainly up to you, although other factors such as the buoyancy of\nyour local property market and the time of year can make a difference. You\nshould put aside about three months to get it right \u2013 as it\u2019s certainly worth\nbeing patient. Once you\u2019ve found \u2018the one\u2019 and the price is the right, it\u2019s\ntime to make an offer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making and\nnegotiating an offer (0-2 weeks, but could be longer)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is where\nyou put your money where your mouth is and tell the seller what you\u2019re willing\nto pay and your conditions of sale. Naturally, negotiation is an expected and\nencouraged part of the process \u2013 you want to secure the best deal you can, as there\nis a lot of money at stake. But you need to strike the perfect balance by\npersuading the seller to discount the asking price, without driving too hard a\nbargain as to make them look elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on how\nthis process plays out, you can be looking at anything from instant acceptance\nif your offer is spot on, to rejection followed by several stages of\nnegotiation which can take days or even weeks. If there has been a lot of interest\nin the property, there may be a sealed bid \u2013 where you\u2019ll need to submit a\ncarefully-judged offer to beat all others by a certain date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are\nplenty of online resources that can help you make the right offer, as it can be\na delicate business. For instance, the Money Saving Expert forum<\/a> is a great place to get good feedback and advice from\ntheir community of house buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting a\nmortgage in place (3-5 weeks)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re\nalready dealing with a mortgage lender and solicitor at this stage (and it\u2019s\nadvisable that you are), securing a mortgage should be fairly straightforward \u2013\nproviding you ensure there are no hold-ups at your end. On average, it will\ntake you between 18-40 days to confirm the cash from your lender \u2013 although\nthis can vary considerably depending on a number of factors, such as your\ncredit rating and financial records. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First things\nfirst \u2013 you need to find a mortgage provider willing to lend you a substantial\nchunk of money. Don\u2019t just automatically go to your current bank or building\nsociety, as the market changes quickly and there may be better deals out there,\nso It\u2019s always worth digging around before you decide. If you are self-employed\nor it is a particularly complex property purchase, you may also wish to use a\nmortgage broker to get the best deal possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve\nfound a lender, your next step should be to secure an agreement in principle<\/a> \u2013 which means exactly that, the mortgage\nprovider agreeing to lend you the money in principle, based on information\nabout your finances and the property in question. This is by no means a\nguarantee, but it is a big step in the right direction and shows you\u2019re serious\n\u2013 plus it can take as little as a couple of hours over the phone, as long as\nyour credit rating is good, and you have your documents to hand. If extra\nchecks are required, this can take a few more days before the bank are\nsatisfied that their money is safe. Some vendors may refuse to accept an offer\nor take their property off the market until they have seen an agreement in\nprinciple from a prospective buyer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you have\nyour agreement in principle and your offer has been accepted, you can then continue\nwith the full mortgage application, which is mostly more of the same \u2013 with\nsome closer probing and more stringent checks thrown in. Be prepared to answer\nsome tricky questions on your financial situation, but all going to plan this\nstage should be complete within a few days max. However, if there are any complications\nit can be much longer. Just be patient and diligent, and make sure you provide\nall of the relevant documentation as quickly as possible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The final stage is the mortgage valuation survey. This is basically the lender checking that the property is worth the money you want to pay for it and that they would get their investment back by foreclosing (taking possession and selling the property) should you default on the mortgage payments. Depending on how rigorous a system the mortgage lender employs, this can take anywhere from a couple of days to a few weeks \u2013 again, just sit tight. Once this all checks out, barring any last-minute curveballs, you should be able to celebrate receiving a formal mortgage offer in writing \u2013 and having the money to purchase that property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Exchanging\ncontracts (3-4 weeks)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is where\nthe legal process takes over and your solicitor really earns his or her fee. Be\nprepared for this stage to feel like it\u2019s dragging on, because your solicitor\n(or conveyancer<\/a>) will be speaking with the vendor\u2019s\nsolicitor and a lot of fiddly but crucial legal discussions will be going back-and-forth\nbetween them \u2013 without you doing much. If you do feel out of the loop, remember\nyou can always contact your solicitor to get an update if you haven\u2019t heard\nanything for a while. It is perfectly acceptable to keep the pressure on them\nand chase things up since they will be working on a number of different cases\nand you will want to make sure that they are prioritising yours, especially if\nyou are in a buying chain and have deadlines to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this stage,\nyour solicitor will be liaising with the land registry, local council and vendor\n\u2013 to make \u201cenquiries and searches\u201d about the status of the property, whether\nthe vendor actually owns it, if there are any planning permissions, land\nboundaries, covenants (restrictions of use) and other such details. You\u2019ll also\nhave to pay your deposit at this stage, so make sure all those years of savings\nare ready to go in one account. You may need to start gathering your funds a\nweek or two in advance \u2013 banks do not usually allow you to move more than \u00a310,000\nper day, so if you need to move more than this, you\u2019ll need to arrange a CHAPS\npayment. These cost \u00a325-30, so factor that into your plans plus the time it\ntakes for them to clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, both\nyou and the vendor will sign legally binding contracts committing to the\ntransfer of property ownership, and your solicitor and theirs will exchange the\ncontracts. This is where you actually sign on the dotted line and can crack\nopen the champagne. Now you can\u2019t back out, as you\u2019ll forfeit your deposit\nmoney \u2013 so don\u2019t get cold feet! This whole phase will take you about a month,\nbut it\u2019s certainly worth it for that feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Completing\nthe sale (1-4 weeks)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may have\nexchanged signed contracts, but you won\u2019t be able to move into your new home\njust yet \u2013 there\u2019ll likely be a chain of sales ahead of you, and for those\nwho\u2019ve bought a property before, you\u2019ll know the move doesn\u2019t actually happen\nuntil you have completed and have the keys in your hand. So again, be patient\nif you\u2019re a first-time buyer \u2013 but also be aware that you needn\u2019t worry about\nthe chain behind you (if there is one) and can be the catalyst driving things\nforward. Make sure you complete everything that is your responsibility to\naction as quickly as possible and set the pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is\nusually a four-week deadline from exchange of contracts to exchange of keys,\nalthough a different time frame can apply if mutually agreed by you and the vendor.\nYou will set the completion date when you exchange contracts, so by this point\nit should be clear how long you have left to sort the final pieces of the\npuzzle (and wait patiently) before you can move in. You solicitor will have to\ndo some final checks and searches to make sure all is still in order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is also\nthe stage where the rest of the money changes hands. You\u2019ll get a completion\nstatement from your solicitor, detailing how much you owe \u2013 including any\noutstanding deposit, stamp duty land tax and their fees. They will also draw\nthe funds from your mortgage lender and send the full payment to the seller\u2019s\nsolicitor. In return, you\u2019ll get the title deeds for the property plus proof that\nthe vendor\u2019s mortgage has been cleared (so their mortgage lender no longer has\na claim on the property if they purchased it with an outstanding mortgage). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And you now\nhave a new home \u2013 congratulations!<\/p>\n\n\n

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