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How long does it take to sell a house? Timeline estimator
A week-by-week estimate of your sale, from valuation to completion.
Planning assumptions, not UK averages. Probate, mortgage issues or search backlogs can add more time.
Sources & review
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Planning scenarios, not measured UK averages: agent stages 2 + 8 + 12 + 2 weeks; auction 3 + 4 + 4; cash 1 + 3 + 1. A short/long agent chain adds 2/6 weeks; leasehold adds 3. These are editorial assumptions, not sourced delay statistics. Stages can overlap; legal issues can extend any sale.
- GOV.UK — How to sell a home
England and Wales: selling costs, paperwork, leasehold information, valuations, chains and legally binding exchange (sections 2–7, 16–17 and 21–22).
- CMA / OFT — Quick house sales investigation
Historical investigation (2013–14): quick-sale firms usually buy at a discount; undertakings address misleading offers, price reductions and completion promises. This is not a current market-price or speed survey.
Review dates record our source check, not the date a rule took effect. Rules can change; check the linked guidance before acting. Legal processes differ across the UK.