Demonstration Deal Room
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£185,000 agreed
Enquiries raised
Day 23
Next action
Seller's conveyancerReply to the open enquiries
Twelve of the fourteen replies are drafted. The drainage plan is the last document needed before they go back.
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AmberSellerDrainage plan still to be located
| Name | Role | Firm | Credential | Case ref | Last activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seller side | |||||
| Margaret Whitfield | Seller | - | - | - | Shared a document yesterday |
| Priya Sharma | Seller's conveyancer | Trentside Law | SRA 123456(confirmed against the public register) | TL-2026-0441 | Updated yesterday |
| Buyer side | |||||
| Daniel Okafor | Buyer | - | - | - | In the room today |
| James Holt | Buyer's conveyancer | Keele Road Conveyancing | CLC 11209 (claimed)(self-declared - not yet checked) | KRC-8812 | Raised enquiries 4 days ago |
| Aisha Begum | Mortgage broker | Staffs Mortgage Hub | - | - | Posted an update today |
| Coordination | |||||
| Tom Bailey | Estate agent | Hartshill & Co | - | - | Checked in 2 days ago |
One conversation for everyone on this sale - no more chasing by phone and email.
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Mortgage offer issued
Stage 8 of 8Offer valid until 27 Jul 2026
Outstanding documents
1 outstandingBuildings insurance quote for exchange
Requested 4 Jun 2026
Latest three months' bank statements (received)
Requested 29 May 2026
Status only - financial details stay between buyer, broker and lender.
Drainage plan requested from the seller
Two of the fourteen enquiry replies are waiting on it.
Seller's conveyancer ·
Boiler service record shared
Added to the sale's document room for the buyer's side.
Seller ·
Stage moved to Enquiries raised
The buyer's conveyancer raised fourteen pre-contract enquiries.
Buyer's conveyancer ·
Mortgage stage updated to Mortgage offer issued
Status only - amounts stay between buyer, broker and lender.
Mortgage broker ·
Searches ordered
Local authority, drainage and environmental searches ordered.
Buyer's conveyancer ·
Buyer's conveyancer joined the sale
Keele Road Conveyancing accepted the invitation.
Buyer's conveyancer ·
Memorandum of Sale issued
Shared with the buyer, the seller and both conveyancers.
Seller ·
Sale agreed
Offer of £185,000 accepted on 14 Garden Street.
Seller ·
What this means
The seller has accepted the buyer's offer, which sets the sale in motion. In England and Wales nothing is legally binding yet - that only happens at exchange of contracts, so either side can still walk away.
Who does what
Typical wait
Usually a few days while everyone lines up their conveyancers. Every sale differs.
While you wait: Confirm your conveyancer choice and check your mortgage agreement in principle is still current.
What this means
A short written summary of the agreed sale: the property, the price, and contact details for both sides and their conveyancers. It is not a contract - it simply makes sure everyone starts from the same facts.
Who does what
Typical wait
Often issued within a day or two of the offer being accepted, though some take longer.
While you wait: Pass the memorandum to your conveyancer so their file matches the agreed terms.
What this means
Each side formally appoints a solicitor or licensed conveyancer to handle the legal work. Both firms run identity and anti-money-laundering checks before the substantive work starts.
Who does what
Typical wait
A few days to two weeks to get both firms fully on board, depending on how quickly forms come back.
While you wait: Finish your conveyancer's ID checks and pay any search fees so ordering is not delayed.
What this means
The buyer's conveyancer orders checks with the local authority, water company and environmental data providers. These reveal things a viewing cannot, such as planning history, drainage and flood risk.
Who does what
Typical wait
Two to eight weeks depending on the local authority. Every council works at its own pace.
While you wait: Use the wait to progress your mortgage application and book a survey if you want one.
What this means
An inspection the buyer can choose to commission to understand the property's condition. It is separate from the lender's valuation and is for the buyer's own information.
Who does what
Typical wait
Usually one to three weeks from booking to report, depending on surveyor availability.
While you wait: Send the report to your conveyancer and flag anything you want raised as an enquiry.
What this means
The buyer's conveyancer asks written questions about the contract pack, the search results and the survey. The seller's conveyancer responds, often with documents from the seller. Several rounds are completely normal.
Who does what
Typical wait
Commonly two to six weeks across all the rounds. Tricky points can take longer, and every sale differs.
While you wait: Watch for questions only you can answer and get them back to your conveyancer promptly.
What this means
If the purchase is mortgaged, the lender values the property and then issues a formal mortgage offer. Offers come with an expiry date, often around three to six months, so the rest of the sale needs to fit inside that window.
Who does what
Typical wait
Often two to four weeks from full application to offer, varying by lender and case.
While you wait: Note the expiry date with your broker so exchange and completion fit inside it.
What this means
Both sides sign identical contracts and the conveyancers formally swap them, fixing the completion date at the same time. From this moment the sale is legally binding on both sides.
Who does what
Typical wait
Once everything is in place, exchange itself takes a day or so. Reaching that point is the long part, and timing varies with the chain.
While you wait: Make sure your deposit has cleared with your conveyancer before the planned exchange day.
What this means
The buyer's conveyancer sends the purchase money, ownership transfers and the keys are released, usually around midday. The seller moves out and the buyer moves in.
Who does what
Typical wait
Typically one to two weeks after exchange, although the gap is whatever was agreed - same-week completions happen too.
Never trust bank details that arrive by email or message - before sending money, verify by phone with your conveyancer using a number you already hold.
While you wait: Keep your conveyancer's trusted phone number to hand and confirm where you will collect the keys.
General England & Wales process information, not legal or financial advice. Your conveyancer leads on your specific sale.
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