How to Speed Up Your Property Purchase in 2025

Buying a home in the UK can feel painfully slow — the national average is still around 12–16 weeks. But with the right prep and partners, you can cut that timeline significantly. Here's how to speed up your property purchase in 2025 without cutting corners.

1. Get a Mortgage Agreement in Principle (AIP) First

Before you even start viewing homes, secure an AIP. This proves you're a serious buyer and gives you a clear price range to work within — avoiding delays during the offer stage.

2. Instruct Your Solicitor Immediately After Offer Acceptance

Don’t wait days or weeks. Choose your conveyancer early and have ID documents and funds ready to pay for searches right away. Slow instruction is a major cause of chain delay.

3. Book the Survey as Soon as You Instruct

Surveys are often booked out weeks ahead. Get this rolling early so any issues (like damp or electrics) can be negotiated before exchange — not after.

4. Be Available — and Organised

Reply to your solicitor’s emails and document requests same-day where possible
Keep proof of deposit and ID handy
Don’t ignore queries from your lender or broker — they often cause silent holdups

5. Use Property Krowd Tools to Track & Nudge

We offer a transaction tracker that lets you follow your timeline and set reminders for tasks and documents. You’ll also get progress updates to help reduce the uncertainty and stress that buyers often face during the waiting game.

Bonus Tip: Ask About Chain Length Before You Offer

If the seller is part of a long chain or hasn’t found their next home yet, expect delays. You can sometimes negotiate with chain-free sellers or even offer a small premium for a faster process.

Speed Doesn’t Mean Rushing

A fast property purchase is about being proactive — not cutting corners. With the right support and communication, you can shave weeks off the average buying timeline.