When a buyer goes quiet: how to read the signs (and bring them back)
A buyer who's gone quiet for a week is rarely coming back to it warm. Here's how to spot the cooling early, what to say when you ring, and when to accept they've already gone.
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Practical guides for sales progression.
Written for independent UK agencies running progression themselves.
22 April 2026·7 min read
How to choose a conveyancer (and why it matters more than you think)
The conveyancer your buyer or seller picks decides how long your sale takes. Here's how to choose a conveyancer that helps you complete on time, and the questions to ask before they're instructed.
Read →27 March 2026·7 min read
How to manage a property chain without losing your weekend
Chains are where simple sales become complicated ones. Here's how to manage a property chain end to end — what to track, who to ring, and how to spot the link that's about to break.
Read →4 March 2026·7 min read
How long does it take to complete after an offer is accepted?
Eight to sixteen weeks is the honest answer, but the average hides a lot. Here's what eats the time, where the wait is hiding, and what you can do about it.
Read →12 February 2026·6 min read
What is sales progression? A plain-English guide
Sales progression is the work between offer accepted and exchange. Here is what it actually involves, who does it, and why it eats so much of a small agency's week.
Read →21 January 2026·6 min read
Why do property sales fall through in the UK? (and how to stop yours)
Around 1 in 3 sales fall through nationally. The reasons aren't dramatic, they're predictable. Here's what causes them, and what you can actually do.
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