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Property sale progression chain template

A sale is only as fast as the slowest link in its chain. This example tracks a four-link UK chain, from a first-time buyer to a seller moving into rented, with nine milestones for each link from the memorandum of sale to contracts signed. Each cell shows done, chasing, stuck or not started, and the link most likely to break is circled with the action to take.

This is a planning example, not legal or financial advice. Property and tenancy law differs by country and state and changes often: check current rules.

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Property sale progression chain example showing every link in the chain side by side, nine milestones from memorandum of sale to exchange, weakest link and target dates
Everything in this example is editable. Replace the labels, move the shapes and adapt the layout to your work.

How to use this template

  1. Map the chain

    List every buyer and seller from the first-time buyer at one end to the chain end, and draw which property each one is buying.

  2. Track the milestones

    For each link, mark where it stands on each milestone: memorandum, solicitors, checks, valuation, searches, survey, mortgage offer, enquiries and signing.

  3. Find the weakest link

    Circle the link furthest behind or with a problem such as a down-valuation, and agree who acts and by when.

Questions about this template

How do I mark a stuck link in the chain?

Change that cell's status to Stuck and add a short reason, such as a down-valuation, so the weakest link stands out across the chain.

Do I need an account to use it?

No. Open the template and edit it in your browser. Your work saves on this device. An account is optional if you want to sync your workspace.

Can I export the finished diagram?

Yes. Use Export in the editor to save a PNG, SVG or PDF, or download an editable .epicdraw backup.

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