Moving house can be an exciting journey, but it often takes between 12 weeks and six months, depending on several factors. Since every buyer's experience is different, the process can sometimes feel lengthy. To help you have an idea of what to expect, we have written an overview of the key stages involved and an estimated timeline for each.

Britain “is in a good place” for investment right now, says the boss of Winkworth Plc, which operates more than 100 estate agency offices around the UK including 60 in London – but “any optimism is tempered by the uncertainty being generated by the forthcoming Budget.”