Exchange to Completion- The Final Stages of a Property Sale

About this episode

Phil and Sarah discuss the final stages of buying a home, focusing on the process from exchange of contracts to completion day.

The final stages of buying a home can feel like the most exciting (and sometimes the most nerve-wracking!) part of the entire process. But what actually happens between exchange of contracts and completion day? In this episode of our conveyancing series with Napthens Solicitors, Phil and Sarah walk through the final steps that take you from legally committing to the purchase all the way to picking up the keys to your new home. Whether you're buying your first home or your next one, understanding these final stages can help make the last step of your property journey far less stressful. And if you want to find out more about the whole legal process of a property sale, check out our other episodes out now! Enjoyed this video? Want to see more? Subscribe to the channel with the link below. That way, you won't miss any future uploads. 👉 VIDEO TIMESTAMPS ⏳ Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:28 The exchange of contracts and how it works 00:02:20 When to transfer your deposit 00:04:04 What happens between exchange and completion 00:05:18 Insurance responsibilities for buyers 00:05:43 Common completion day hiccups 00:06:58 Managing delays in property chains 00:07:59 Practical tips for…

People in this episode

Host: Phil Spencer

Guest: Sarah

Topics covered

• property sale
• conveyancing
• home buying
• exchange of contracts
• completion day
• legal process

Keywords

• property sale
• exchange of contracts
• completion day
• home buying
• conveyancing
• legal process

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Napthens Solicitors, Move iQ

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