When do I exchange contracts in a cash sale?

In a cash sale, exchange of contracts happens once all legal work has been completed and both you and the buyer are satisfied with the terms of the sale. This includes reviewing the title, completing property forms, and carrying out any necessary searches.

The key advantage of a cash sale is speed. Because there is no mortgage lender involved, you avoid delays linked to valuations, underwriting, and loan approvals. This allows the process to move significantly faster than a traditional sale.

In many cases, exchange can happen within one to two weeks. In particularly straightforward situations, it can happen in just a few days. Your solicitor will let you know when everything is ready and will ask for your authority to exchange.

At that point, the sale becomes legally binding and a completion date is agreed. From there, completion can happen very quickly.

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