Home Sellers Face Seven-Month Wait to Exchange, Data Shows
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Home Sellers Face Seven-Month Wait to Exchange, Data Shows

By Dr. Priya Sharma, Property Markets Analyst · 16 July 2026 · 1 min read

Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Newsroom from a report by This Is Money Mortgages. Read the original article for full details.

Home Sellers Face Seven-Month Wait to Exchange, Data Shows

New data reported by This Is Money Mortgages indicates that home sellers in the UK now face an average wait of seven months to exchange contracts. The article highlights the extended timeline currently affecting property transactions.

This development is relevant for letting agents and inventory clerks, as longer transaction times may impact property availability and scheduling. The report discusses the delays in the exchange process, which could influence planning for new tenancies and property management.


Source: This Is Money Mortgages
About the author
Dr. Priya Sharma
Property Markets Analyst

Dr. Priya Sharma writes The Property AI's data-led coverage of UK property markets — rental indices, sold-price trends, mortgage flows, and regional analysis. Articles bylined Dr. Sharma cite ONS, Land Registry, Bank of England, and primary research data.

PhD Economics. Specialises in: ONS Index of Private Housing Rental Prices, Land Registry data, regional rental analysis, mortgage approvals trends.

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