Buying or selling a home in London now takes over 200 days on average
By Benham and Reeves
Aug 08, 2025, 7:58 AM IST
Some boroughs like Camden and Redbridge take over 40 days to return local searches
There are fewer professionals handling more caseloads, causing legal delays
Many law firms avoid leasehold flats in towers due to complex safety checks
Cheaper conveyancers may lack experience and delay transactions
Estate agents, solicitors and mortgage brokers often don’t work in sync
Buyer indecision, slow progress and chain breaks are key reasons for failure
A centralised, tech-enabled system could speed up the process for all parties
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