Selling a flat

[BingyBoingy]

Can anyone kindly explain to me (like I'm five please) the process of selling a flat.

We are first time sellers and accepted an offer from a FTB three weeks ago. Solicitors instructed and MOS given to buyers solicitor. Leasehold management pack has also been provided and the buyer has their mortgage offer secured for the flat.

What's next and over what time frame?

We are chain free so the buyer isn't waiting on us finding another property.

There isn't much to do from a sellers point of view apart from answer any questions you are asked.

Your buyers may be asking for a survey next, so you will need to allow entry to their surveyor and following that, you may be asked to provide certain things like an electrical safety test or a guarantee for the windows if you have double glazing. They may also try to negotiate on price following the survey if the survey throws up several "red flags".

If you are moving into a rental, you will also need to be working on that.

A straightforward sale can reach completion in about 3 months from the offer being accepted.