Completed yesterday - FTB timeline

First time buyers, bottom of a three property chain. We managed to complete in just under 12 weeks, which I think is pretty good going. Our conveyancer was very efficient and kept us updated throughout. I only had to chase once or twice.

Here's the timeline:

• 29/07: viewed, offer submitted and accepted
• 30/07: solicitors appointed
• 01/08: mortgage application submitted
• 15/08: mortgage offer issued / level 2 survey carried out
• 15/08: draft contract received / searches ordered
• 16/08: report received for level 2 survey - no major issues
• 19/08: second viewing
• 02/09: received environmental and drainage searches / enquiries raised
• 03/09: submitted request to withdraw deposit from LISA
• 18/09: solicitor received responses to enquiries and local searches
• 11/10: received final report and completion statement from solicitor
• 16/10: exchanged contracts
• 18/10: completed