How to speed up a house sale this summer

Property expert shares suggestions to smooth the way for buyers and sellers alike

No one can predict every bump in the road during a house sale, there are some steps buyers and sellers can take that will help. Picture: Alamy

Summer is sometimes seen as a tricky season to push a house sale through, with the school holidays causing distractions for both buyers and sellers.

The time to complete a sale after finding a buyer can be a challenge for property professionals, as well as for those looking to make the jump into a new home. Property website Rightmove recently reported that the average time between agreeing a sale and legal completion is a painful five months.