The quickest way to buy a house

In an age when people are used to instant decisions and 24-hour service, buying a home can be a frustratingly slow process.

Househunting can be done at the tap of a mouse button, viewings are arranged by email and estate agents are competing to be available seven days a week, but once an offer is accepted the pace becomes pedestrian. From offer to completion the homebuying process takes on average eight to 12 weeks.

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