Moving home - expectation vs reality

 

Quealy & Co have discovered that properties continue to go under offer more quickly than pre-pandemic. However the time taken to complete on a property sale has risen, with conveyancing delays remaining a significant issue.

In 2019 a survey of home movers found 55% of sales completed within 3 months. This fell to 45% in 2021. Early indications from the 2022 survey suggest that the proportion has continued to drop.

Managing expectations is crucial. For most buyers the process takes much longer than they expect. 86% of respondents to the 2021 survey expected to complete their move within 3 months.

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Do you want to move by Christmas?

For buyers in the market now, the 'move in for Christmas' date is fast approaching. There are certain things you can do to speed up the process of moving home that Quealy & Co can help you with. Call our expert team in Sittingbourne for a free, no obligation chat about your moving journey.

Call us on 01795 429836 or email hello@quealy.co.uk to chat with a member of our friendly and experienced team.   

Source: Dataloft, Property Academy, 2021, based on a survey of 16,000+ home movers