Conveyancing Timescales

Timescales to expect for your house purchase

From your offer being accepted until you can move into your house will depend on many factors. The average transaction takes between 8 and 12 weeks. We will endeavour to complete your transaction as quickly as possible but there are a range of Factors, that may affect your timescale that include, how many parties are in the chain, your mortgage provider, if there is a new build at the top of the chain, whether a property is leasehold, if a management company is involved and turnaround times of the searches.

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Key Stages of the Process

We will take your instructions and give you initial advice
We will carry out Identity checks including proof of residence and proof of funds
We will check finances are in place to fund a purchase and contact lender’s solicitors if needed (we are on vast majority of lender’s panels)
We will receive and advise on contract documents
We will carry out searches
We will obtain further planning documents if required
We will make any necessary enquiries from seller’s solicitors
We will advise on all documentation and information received
We will go through conditions of mortgage offer with you
We will send out final contracts for you to sign and request 10% deposit where there is no related property sale
We will agree the completion date (the date when you will take possession of the property)
We will exchange contracts and notify you that this has happened
We will provide a completion statement detailing the balance due from you on completion
We will arrange for all monies needed for the purchase to be received from your lender and from you as per the completion statement
We will Complete your purchase
We will deal with the filing of your Stamp Duty Land Tax return as it is due
We will deal with the application for registration at Land Registry
We will send completed registration documents to you

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Timescales for your House Sale

From accepting your buyer’s offer to completing the sale of your home will depend on many factors. The average transaction takes between 8 and 12 weeks. We will endeavour to complete your transaction as quickly as possible but there are a range of Factors, that may affect your timescale which include, how many parties are in the chain, moving from a rented property, first time buyers, cash or mortgage buyers. if there is a new build at the top of the chain, whether a property is leasehold, if a management company is involved and turnaround times of the searches.

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Key Stages of the Process

We will receive instructions and give you initial advice.
We will carry out Identity checks including proof of residence.
We will obtain title for the property from Land Registry or deeds holder as necessary.
We will provide you with a Property Information and Fittings and Contents Forms (Leasehold Information Form if Leasehold) as part of contract pack to be issued to buyer.
We will prepare a Contract.
We will send contract pack to buyer’s solicitor.
Please note it is for the buyer’s solicitor to obtain the mortgage offer and searches.
We will receive and respond, with your assistance, to enquiries raised by your buyer’s solicitor.
We will send you a final contract for signature.
We will agree a completion date with you (the date when you hand over the keys to the new owners)
We will exchange contracts and notify you when this has happened.
We will send a transfer document to you to sign once received from the buyer’s solicitor.
We will obtain a final mortgage redemption figure (as appropriate)
We will prepare a final completion statement and inform you of the net sale proceeds
We will complete your sale. We will send you the proceeds of sale as set out in the completion statement as per your request (by CHAPS transfer or cheque)

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The Dee and Griffin Team in Cheltenham were amazing! They helped me with both my purchase of my new house and sale of my old property. They kept me updated throughout the whole process and also gave me advice where needed. Nothing was too much for them and they were a lovely bunch and always picked up the phone when I called, I would highly recommend – will definitely be using them in the future!

- Miss H, Cheltenham

A family member had recommended Emily Leadbeater from Dee & Griffin to me, when I needed help and advice about removing a tenant from a property that I rented out. The Letting Agent did not have all the paperwork that was required to go through the usual Court route. After talking to Emily, I felt that she totally understood what needed to be done and was onto it straight away. She was extremely efficient and gave me such a lot of help and support when I really didn’t know what to do for the best. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her and would definitely go to her again if needed. Thanks so much Emily, your help was really appreciated!

- Miss G, Google

Leah and Molly have been amazing throughout the process. They were quite understanding with my situation as a first-time buyer and always treated my queries (even the silly ones) with patience and respect. They took into consideration all my demands and requirements while negotiating with the sellers and I am quite happy with the outcomes. I’ll surely be hiring them again for my future purchases if any.

- Mr N, Quedgeley

We cannot recommend Dee and Griffin more! They have helped make the process of buying our first home so stress free. We had amazing contact from Molly in particular from start to finish and she was always super efficient in dealing with any of our questions or concerns. A huge thank you to the whole team at the Quedgeley office.

- Mrs S, Quedgeley

I purchased my first home today. The team at Dee & Griffin made the whole process as smooth sailing (reduced my stress levels with their calm approach) as possible. All the staff were very professional, and informative. I would highly recommend this team for buying a house. Thank you for all you did for me.

- Mr E, Quedgeley

The service I received was outstanding especially by Jess Thomas. This was the first time I had ever bought and sold a house alone since my husband died and I was so worried about everything. Jess was so reassuring and took time to talk to me about all aspects of the sale and purchase. She is a real credit to the company.

- Miss M, Google

I was very satisfied with the work of conveyancing done for me by Dee and Griffin. Thank you.

- Mrs G, Churchdown

A fantastic service from you, always there to answer questions, very efficient & prompt in replying to emails. Took a lot of stress out of a stressful time.

- Mr and Mrs G, Lechlade

Dee and Griffin gave a professional and satisfactory service, keeping us fully informed at all times throughout the process of the sale of our house.

- Mr and Mrs S, Quedgeley

I would thoroughly recommend the services of Kieron Griffin at Dee & Griffin (and his team).

- Mrs N, Cheltenham

- Miss H, Cheltenham

- Miss G, Google

- Mr N, Quedgeley

- Mrs S, Quedgeley

- Mr E, Quedgeley

- Miss M, Google

I was very satisfied with the work of conveyancing done for me by Dee and Griffin. Thank you.

- Mrs G, Churchdown

A fantastic service from you, always there to answer questions, very efficient & prompt in replying to emails. Took a lot of stress out of a stressful time.

- Mr and Mrs G, Lechlade

Dee and Griffin gave a professional and satisfactory service, keeping us fully informed at all times throughout the process of the sale of our house.

- Mr and Mrs S, Quedgeley

I would thoroughly recommend the services of Kieron Griffin at Dee & Griffin (and his team).

- Mrs N, Cheltenham

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