How long is probate currently taking?

[RosaMoline]

Thank you for any advice!
Forms sent 9 August (my brother is executor)
no IHT forms/to pay - joint estate (dad passed January 2022, mum in May this year) - estate will be under a million.
Just me and my brother - apart from a few personal items, a straightforward 50/50 split of Monetary assets (property, savings etc)
I am hoping that once probate’s granted, my bro can pay me an interim payment as I desperately need a new car (is this ok as long as some money is held back for any liabilities/bills??)
Any advice or recent experience, thank you!! ☺️

Ours came through in about a week very recently, but a smaller estate.

June-November last year, same size estate

Took about 8 weeks.

Regarding an interim payment, I asked this question to our solicitor as a beneficiary was moving and was told they can do it, but everyone has to get the same percentage.

It is also recommended after probate is given that the money is held in a separate account for 6 months to allow anyone to come forward who may have a claim against the estate.