A commercial lease usually completes in 4–12 weeks from heads of terms to signing. See the 2026 timeline, what causes delays, and how to keep it moving.

Contested child arrangements cases average around 35–40 weeks. See the 2026 family court timeline, the role of Cafcass and MIAM, and how agreement is faster.

Evicting a tenant in England typically takes 5–7 months from notice to bailiff. See the 2026 timeline for Section 8 and 21, and the Renters’ Rights Act changes.

Magistrates cases often finish in months; Crown Court cases average far longer, with contested trials around a year or more. See the 2026 timeline and backlog.

Most UK personal injury claims settle in 6–18 months; serious or disputed cases take 2–3 years. See the 2026 timeline, the 3-year limit and how to speed it up.

A UK spouse visa from outside the UK has a 12-week standard target; in-country extensions target 8 weeks. See the 2026 timeline, priority options and delays.

Acas conciliation takes up to 6 weeks; with the current backlog many tribunal claims take around 12 months to a hearing. See the 2026 timeline and time limits.

The grant of probate usually arrives 6–8 weeks after applying; administering the whole estate typically takes 6–12 months. See the 2026 timeline and delays.

Under no-fault divorce in England & Wales the legal minimum is about 26 weeks. See the full 2026 timeline, why finances take longer, and how to speed it up.

Conveyancing usually takes 12–20 weeks from offer to completion. See a stage-by-stage 2026 timeline for freehold and leasehold, and how to speed it up.