{"id":563,"date":"2025-07-28T14:59:26","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T13:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/advice-dev.rm.posiweb.net\/?p=563"},"modified":"2026-03-12T16:07:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T16:07:56","slug":"offer-accepted","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/buyer\/buying-a-property\/offer-accepted\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u00a0happens after your offer\u00a0on a property\u00a0is accepted?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Last updated: March 12, 2026<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"c-section c-section--primary-lighter my-4\" id=\"\">\n    <h2 class=\"c-section__title\">\n        In summary:    <\/h2>\n    <div class=\"c-section__content\">\n        <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Having your offer accepted is an exciting step, but the sale isn\u2019t legally binding until contracts are exchanged. Next steps include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If they\u00a0haven\u2019t\u00a0already, ask the\u00a0estate agent\u00a0to update the listing to sale agreed<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instruct a conveyancing solicitor to handle legal checks and paperwork<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Complete your\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/mortgages\/guides\/how-to-get-a-mortgage\/submitting-mortgage-application\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">mortgage application<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0if needed, or plan finances if buying without a mortgage<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Arrange a home survey to\u00a0identify\u00a0potential issues<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stay informed and patient:\u00a0communication with your solicitor\u00a0and\u00a0agent is key<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying a home is a milestone,&nbsp;and having your offer accepted is a major step&nbsp;towards that end goal of getting your keys. But&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;also a moment that can feel uncertain, especially if&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;new to the process or managing practical and emotional pressures. This guide takes you step by step from \u201coffer accepted\u201d to exchange and completion, with&nbsp;common questions&nbsp;answered along the way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-offer-accepted-really-means-and-what-it-doesnt\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&nbsp;&#8216;offer accepted&#8217; really means (and what it&nbsp;doesn\u2019t)&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An accepted offer on a home (sometimes called \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/buyer\/what-does-sold-subject-to-contract-sold-stc-mean\/\">Sold Subject to Contract<\/a>\u201d) means the seller has agreed to your price but the sale&nbsp;isn\u2019t&nbsp;legally binding yet. Contracts are only binding once&nbsp;they\u2019ve&nbsp;been exchanged.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Until exchange, either party can withdraw without penalty,&nbsp;and transactions can fall through for many reasons, even when both sides are committed.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ask-to-have-the-property-taken-off-the-market\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ask to have the property taken off the market&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s&nbsp;usually wise to ask the estate agent to mark the property as under offer or remove it from listings so that other potential buyers&nbsp;aren\u2019t&nbsp;able to&nbsp;view it. While sellers&nbsp;aren\u2019t&nbsp;legally obligated to do so, agreeing to this can reduce stress,&nbsp;and&nbsp;reduces the buyer\u2019s&nbsp;risk of being outbid or gazumped.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"instruct-your-conveyancing-solicitor-quickly\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instruct&nbsp;your conveyancing solicitor quickly&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring a property from the seller to&nbsp;the buyer. As soon as the offer is agreed:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose and instruct a conveyancing solicitor or licensed conveyancer.&nbsp;It can be good to take recommendations&nbsp;for conveyancing services&nbsp;from family or friends, as the&nbsp;local area knowledge,&nbsp;quality and speed of conveyancing services can vary.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Conveyancers&nbsp;will carry out important checks (such as&nbsp;local authority searches,&nbsp;drainage&nbsp;and&nbsp;environmental searches) and manage paperwork with the seller\u2019s solicitor.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"complete-your-mortgage-application-if-applicable\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Complete&nbsp;your mortgage application (if applicable)&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;buying with a mortgage:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit your full application (this is&nbsp;different from a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/mortgages\/guides\/financing\/mortgage-in-principle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mortgage in&nbsp;Principle<\/a>)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide income evidence, ID, bank&nbsp;statements&nbsp;and proof of deposit to your lender.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your lender will then arrange a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/mortgages\/guides\/how-to-get-a-mortgage\/lenders-valuation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">valuation<\/a>:&nbsp;this is separate from a survey,&nbsp;and confirms the property\u2019s value for lending purposes, so&nbsp;the lender&nbsp;can&nbsp;check&nbsp;they\u2019re&nbsp;happy to lend on the property. This&nbsp;is usually carried out in&nbsp;person, but&nbsp;can sometimes be carried out online by the lender, making use of Land Registry details, and other sales data.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;need a mortgage&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;whether due to savings,&nbsp;inheritance&nbsp;or other circumstances&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;still likely want a survey&nbsp;(covered in the next step)&nbsp;to protect your&nbsp;financial interests.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"arrange-a-home-survey\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arrange a&nbsp;home survey&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A survey&nbsp;is a professional, non-intrusive inspection of a property, carried out by a surveyor,&nbsp;to check its condition.&nbsp;The report drawn up is designed to be clear and easy to understand, so potential buyers can make an informed decision about the property&nbsp;they\u2019re&nbsp;considering buying.&nbsp;There are&nbsp;different types:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Home Survey Level One (previously&nbsp;Condition Report)<\/strong>:&nbsp;A&nbsp;basic overview&nbsp;of the property, typically the cheapest&nbsp;option, and designed for newer or&nbsp;\u2018conventional\u2019 properties. It will flag&nbsp;urgent risks, but&nbsp;won\u2019t&nbsp;offer guidance on how they might be managed&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Home Survey Level Two (previously&nbsp;Homebuyer Report)<\/strong>:&nbsp;A survey that checks the overall condition of a property and highlights issues that might need attention, like damp, structural&nbsp;movement&nbsp;or repairs.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;worth noting that it will look at things the surveyor can see&nbsp;\u2013 so&nbsp;the report will only list issues that are physically visible.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Home Survey Level Three (previously Building&nbsp;Survey)<\/strong>:&nbsp;The most detailed type of survey, which&nbsp;could be chosen if&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;looking to buy&nbsp;a very old, run down or particularly complex property.&nbsp;The surveyor will also outline&nbsp;how issues might be rectified, and how long they might take. This&nbsp;option&nbsp;is often used if buyers are hoping to make extensive structural changes to a property after moving in.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding issues early can help you cost future repairs into your&nbsp;budget,&nbsp;or&nbsp;renegotiate with the seller&nbsp;where&nbsp;appropriate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-do-home-surveys-differ-in-scotland\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How&nbsp;do&nbsp;home surveys differ in Scotland?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Home Report is a legal document&nbsp;required&nbsp;to sell property in Scotland. Unlike the&nbsp;England Home Surveys talked about above, these are paid for by the seller rather than the&nbsp;buyer, and&nbsp;are needed before a home is listed for sale.&nbsp;The report is split into three parts:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A single survey and valuation&nbsp;(a visual inspection, and an opinion on how much the home is worth)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A property questionnaire, covering things like&nbsp;alternations and extensions, and any past issues from things like storms&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An energy report&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"understand-the-conveyancing-timeline\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understand the&nbsp;conveyancing timeline&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Timelines&nbsp;from accepted offer to completion&nbsp;can vary, based on things like how long a property chain is, and whether there are complexities that arise in the conveyancing process. As of March&nbsp;2026,&nbsp;our data shows&nbsp;the average time from sale agreed to completion is 167 days, or 5.5 months.&nbsp;But as a general guide:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stage 1:<\/strong>&nbsp;Instruction of solicitors, mortgage application,&nbsp;surveys&nbsp;and valuation.&nbsp;<br><strong>Stage 2:<\/strong>&nbsp;Searches returned, enquiries raised, surveys reviewed.&nbsp;<br><strong>Stage 3:<\/strong>&nbsp;Final reports reviewed by both parties; queries resolved.&nbsp;<br><strong>Stage 4:&nbsp;<\/strong>Contracts exchanged; deposit paid and a completion date agreed.&nbsp;<br><strong>Completion Day:<\/strong>&nbsp;Final transfer of funds and keys.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every buying journey is different, and the \u2018waiting\u2019 part can feel long &#8211; particularly when you just want to get into your new home.&nbsp;Keeping communication open with your solicitor, mortgage&nbsp;broker (if you have one),&nbsp;and&nbsp;estate&nbsp;agent can help you navigate each step.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"c-faqs\" id=\"\">\n            <li class=\"c-faqs__item\">\n            <h3 id=\"is-my-accepted-offer-legally-binding\" class=\"c-faqs__question\">Is my accepted offer legally binding? <\/h3>\n            <div class=\"c-faqs__answer\">\n                <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW58525330 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58525330 BCX0\">No<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58525330 BCX0\">. A<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58525330 BCX0\">\u00a0seller or buyer can pull out without penalty until contracts are exchanged, even if\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58525330 BCX0\">you\u2019ve<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58525330 BCX0\">\u00a0paid for surveys or legal work.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW58525330 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n            <li class=\"c-faqs__item\">\n            <h3 id=\"what-should-i-do-if-the-property-is-still-listed-online\" class=\"c-faqs__question\">What should I do if the property is still listed online? <\/h3>\n            <div class=\"c-faqs__answer\">\n                <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW171705941 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171705941 BCX0\">Ask the agent to update the status to under offer or subject to contract. If it\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171705941 BCX0\">remains<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171705941 BCX0\">\u00a0actively marketed, it could expose you to gazumping<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171705941 BCX0\">\u00a0&#8211; where another buyer swoops in with a higher offer.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW171705941 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n            <li class=\"c-faqs__item\">\n            <h3 id=\"do-i-have-to-get-a-home-survey\" class=\"c-faqs__question\">Do I have to get a home survey? <\/h3>\n            <div class=\"c-faqs__answer\">\n                <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW180794146 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180794146 BCX0\">No<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180794146 BCX0\">. A Home Survey\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180794146 BCX0\">isn\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180794146 BCX0\">\u00a0legally required<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180794146 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180794146 BCX0\">but skipping a survey means you\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180794146 BCX0\">won\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180794146 BCX0\"> know about potential issues with the property, which could lead to costly surprises later. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW180794146 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n            <li class=\"c-faqs__item\">\n            <h3 id=\"how-much-does-a-home-survey-cost\" class=\"c-faqs__question\">How much does a home survey cost? <\/h3>\n            <div class=\"c-faqs__answer\">\n                <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2394729 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2394729 BCX0\">According to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2394729 BCX0\">the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2394729 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2394729 BCX0\">the most basic home survey (Level One) costs a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2394729 BCX0\">few hundred pounds, while the most expensive survey (Level Three)\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2394729 BCX0\">could<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2394729 BCX0\">\u00a0cost\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW2394729 BCX0\">in excess of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2394729 BCX0\">\u00a0\u00a31<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2394729 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2394729 BCX0\">000<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2394729 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2394729 BCX0\">The most common survey (Level Two) sits somewhere in the middle.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW2394729 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n            <li class=\"c-faqs__item\">\n            <h3 id=\"what-if-my-mortgage-valuation-comes-in-lower-than-the-agreed-price\" class=\"c-faqs__question\">What if my mortgage valuation comes in lower than the agreed price? <\/h3>\n            <div class=\"c-faqs__answer\">\n                <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW253179125 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253179125 BCX0\">Your lender may adjust how much\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253179125 BCX0\">they\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253179125 BCX0\">\u00a0lend. You can negotiate with the seller, make up the difference, or walk awa<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253179125 BCX0\">y from the purchase.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253179125 BCX0\">The option you take could <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253179125 BCX0\">vary<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253179125 BCX0\">\u00a0depend<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253179125 BCX0\">ing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253179125 BCX0\">\u00a0on your situation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253179125 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253179125 BCX0\">\u00a0and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253179125 BCX0\">\u00a0market conditions.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW253179125 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n            <li class=\"c-faqs__item\">\n            <h3 id=\"how-often-should-i-chase-updates\" class=\"c-faqs__question\">How often should I chase updates? <\/h3>\n            <div class=\"c-faqs__answer\">\n                <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW170959140 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170959140 BCX0\">Progress can feel slow; weekly updates from your conveyancer are reasonable, with more frequent contact as key milestones approach.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW170959140 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And remember, even after an offer is accepted, delays and changes are common. Knowing what to expect can help you stay in&nbsp;control,&nbsp;and&nbsp;reduce stress&nbsp;until you get those keys in your hands.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buying a home is a milestone,&nbsp;and having your offer accepted is a major step&nbsp;towards that end goal of getting your keys. But&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;also a moment that can feel uncertain, especially if&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;new to the process or managing practical and emotional pressures. 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