What are the realistic chances of being in for Christmas?

[papaoomama]

We agreed an offer on our house nearly two weeks ago and had our offer accepted on our (hopefully) new house last Friday.

We've promptly got on with solicitors and paid for searches to get the ball rolling as I know they have a backlog of 4-5 weeks, we've got the mortgage valuation survey on the new house booked for Tuesday.

Meanwhile, on ours the buyers had the mortgage valuation survey done on Tuesday and buyers coming next week for a "measuring up" visit and to show parents (slightly nervous but I know for some this is the done thing)

All looks to be coming along gradually but wondering if this is likely to be new year now?

Before anyone says anything, I know things could fall through etc... but let's just say for arguments sake that things are fairly straightforward.

We were first time buyers 12 years ago when we bought this house so I can't remember how long it all takes!

Today isn’t a working day for solicitors.
I’d say 10-12 weeks is probably a good indication.
But honestly you sound like you’re going to drive yourself mad with this process. They never do anything immediately.
All you can do is complete and return ASAP anything that is asked of you and stay on top of things with the solicitor and ea.

Yes I know that solicitors don't work at weekends.

Don't worry, really not driving myself mad, but quite normal to have a few mins a day where life admin brings me back to this and have a think about it.

People on this thread have been helpful in giving me an idea of how it all works as it's the first time we've sold our house so I'm coming back to update.