A quicker move starts with a realistic plan.

Name the deadline and its consequences

A job move, an onward purchase and a lender deadline are different situations. Write down what must happen, by when, and what flexibility exists. You can keep personal circumstances private while describing the practical timing.

Prepare the information that reduces delay

• Identify everyone who must authorise the sale.
• Find the property and mortgage documents you already hold.
• Explain occupancy, tenure and known defects at the start.
• Ask your conveyancer what documents they need and how to provide them securely.

Preparation can make discussions more useful. It cannot guarantee that a buyer, survey or legal process will meet a particular date.

Compare speed with the amount you keep

A direct purchase is one option; a differently priced open-market sale may also be worth exploring. Ask for the proposed price, costs, conditions and funding position in writing, and take independent advice. MoneyHelper explains quick-sale alternatives and considerations.

If the deadline involves mortgage trouble

Contact your lender and independent advice services promptly. A possible sale does not pause a lender or court deadline. Start with the mortgage difficulties guide.

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