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Sales progression insight for UK estate agencies

Practical guides on chains, exchanges and fall-throughs, written by the team building VelocitySPX.

Property chains

Why Do Property Sales Fall Through? The Real Reasons (and How to Prevent Them)

Fall-throughs cost the industry hundreds of millions a year. Here's what actually causes them, and what a sales progression team can do about each one.

7 min read
Getting started

Sales Progression vs Conveyancing: What's the Difference?

Two jobs people often confuse, doing two very different things to get a sale to completion. Where the line sits, and why it matters for your agency.

5 min read
Property chains

How Long Does It Really Take From Offer to Exchange in the UK?

The real, current data on UK conveyancing timelines, and the specific delays that push a straightforward sale past 100 days.

6 min read
Running the team

In-House vs Outsourced Sales Progression: Which Is Right for Your Agency?

Keeping progression in-house buys control and client relationship. Outsourcing buys capacity. How to weigh the two honestly.

6 min read
Running the team

5 Signs Your Agency Has Outgrown Spreadsheets for Sales Progression

A spreadsheet and a shared inbox work fine, until they don't. The five moments that tell you it's time for a dedicated system.

5 min read