12/06/2026
🏡 How Long Does It Really Take to Sell a Property? ⏳
One of the most common questions we're asked is:
"How long will it take to sell my house?"
The honest answer is... it depends.
However, a typical sale in England & Wales usually takes around 3–5 months from marketing to completion.
The journey often looks like this:
🎬 Property Preparation
Terms & Conditions signed, Videos & photos done
📍 Property Goes Live
Marketing and viewings begin.
👀 Viewings & Buyer Interest
This can take days or several weeks depending on price, presentation and market conditions.
🤝 Offer Accepted
Once a sale is agreed, the property is marked Sold Subject to Contract (SSTC).
📑 Conveyancing & Searches
Solicitors, searches, mortgage offers and surveys all take place. This is usually the longest stage.
✍️ Exchange of Contracts
The sale becomes legally binding and a completion date is agreed.
🔑 Completion Day
Funds are transferred, keys are handed over and the move can begin.
💡 One thing many sellers don't realise is that finding a buyer is often the easy part. The legal process afterwards can take considerably longer than the marketing stage.
At SA Property, we provide regular updates throughout the transaction so you're never left wondering what's happening with your sale.
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