In the property industry, there is an old saying: “Time kills deals.”
As we move into 2026, that saying has never been more relevant. With the national average for a home move still hovering around the 20-week mark, the risk of “chain collapse” or “buyer fatigue” is at an all-time high. For Estate Agents and Mortgage Brokers, these delays don’t just mean stressed clients—they mean a stalled business.
Recent data from our longstanding partner conveyancer, Rowlinsons Solicitors, revealed a game-changing statistic. Transactions handled through the YouConvey model progress approximately 4 to 5 weeks quicker than the national average.
But speed is only half the story. The quality of the process is what drives that speed. Alicia Sheath, Licensed Conveyancer at Rowlinsons, explains the impact of working with YouConvey:
“We have a longstanding relationship with YouConvey and through several years of collaboration, we have found that transactions handled via YouConvey progress approximately 4-5 weeks quicker than the current national average.
“Their approach is proactive and enables us to progress legal work on a transaction from day one, and one of the biggest benefits in working with YouConvey for us, and our clients, is the level of additional support they provide alongside our own. Updates are frequent, clear and client-friendly which means we receive fewer direct enquiries from clients and agents which frees up time to focus on the legal work itself.
“In an industry where delays and uncertainty can often define the experience, working with YouConvey really does help and shows that with the right processes and client care support in place, conveyancing doesn’t have to be a long or stressful journey.”
Why the Industry is Slow (And How We Speed Things Up)
The real bottleneck in conveyancing is often the admin delay. In a traditional setup, the complex legal work can’t even begin until the administrative hurdles are cleared. YouConvey changes the timeline:
- Starting the Legal Work from Day 1: Usually, a solicitor has to wait weeks for a client to return paper forms and ID before they can even look at the title. By handling the onboarding via our dedicated online portal, we clear the admin out of the way instantly, with many of our customers completing their onboarding process in just 1 day. This allows the solicitor to dive into the complex legal investigation immediately.
- Focusing on the “Heavy Lifting”: As Alicia mentions, our support team acts as a shield. By handling the frequent updates and basic client queries, we free up the solicitor’s time. This means they can spend their day resolving complex title issues and mortgage requirements, rather than answering “have you got my email?” calls.
- Eliminating the “Postal Gap”: Digital-first doesn’t just mean “modern”; it means “momentum.” When property forms are submitted online instantly, the legal team isn’t waiting for the postman to start the next phase of the transaction.
- We keep things moving: With a number of different parties involved in a single transaction, it’s no surprise that there’s various delays and chasing to be done. We take on that responsibility, helping to eliminate unnecessary delays and chase where necessary so momentum doesn’t stall.
Faster Completions = Faster Commissions
For our professional partners—the agents and brokers—the math is simple. Completing 4-5 weeks sooner means:
- Better Cash Flow: Commissions hit your bank account over a month earlier.
- Higher Conversion: Reduced fall-through rates keep your pipeline healthy.
- Happier Clients: As Alicia puts it, “conveyancing doesn’t have to be a long or stressful journey.” A smooth move leads to 5-star reviews and more referrals.
Let’s Get Your 2026 Pipeline Moving
Looking to find out more and see how we can work together to achieve quicker completions for your customers? Get in touch to find out how we can work together, or book a calendly appointment with Eddie.
