If your property sale or purchase is dragging on, you’re not alone. Conveyancing delays have become a common frustration across the UK — including here in Stoke-on-Trent.
So what’s causing the hold-up?
1. Local Authority Search Delays
Many councils are dealing with backlogs after years of remote working and staff shortages. This can slow down local searches, which are a key step in the process.
2. Overloaded Solicitors
The recent property boom means conveyancers are handling far more files than normal. Some firms are stretched thin, leading to slower response times.
3. Mortgage Lender Bottlenecks
Lenders are also swamped with applications. Getting a mortgage offer can take longer than expected — which impacts the whole chain.
4. Poor Communication
Inexpensive, online-only conveyancers can sometimes be hard to reach or slow to chase other parties, especially in complex chains.
5. Missing or Incomplete Paperwork
If sellers don’t have the right documents (such as title deeds or building regulation certificates), it can cause costly delays.
What Can You Do?
Choose a recommended, local solicitor. Get your paperwork ready early. And work with a proactive estate agent — like Belvoir Stoke-on-Trent — who can help keep everyone moving.
Want to avoid costly delays? Speak to our team about trusted conveyancers and expert sales support.
