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Yes the Land Registry have a massive backlog and have done for years (leasehold registrations in particular taking a long time) but I'd expect the solicitors to be able to progress things in the meantime.
If they mean the seller has completed a lease extension and waiting for it to be registered - that shouldn't necessarily delay your purchase.
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That timeline doesn't look acceptable from the outside.
Leasehold buying/selling always seem difficult, yours seems extra painful.
Have you had searches done yet?
Land Registry can expedite stuff, when did a solicitor request it?
Danimal
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Had my offer accepted on a leasehold flat nearly 2 months ago, but have had no progress form the seller's solicitors.
The agent informs me that they are waiting for a new lease from the Land Registry. My solicitor says this is just a formality, and they can't begin their work till it's done.
Is this a common experience? Is the Land Registry swamped at the moment or something?