First of all some advice Never use the
house builder's solicitor.Completion times will depend on several factors:
1) The size of the property
2) Type of property -flats take longer
3) Construction methods used -Timber Frame is quicker whilst not better than masonry IMO
4) The size of the development -larger sites have more managers, trades and plant
5) The size of the house builder -larger plc house builders build fastest - especially near their financial end of year
6) The time of year and drying times -Homes built in the winter and through holiday periods take longer.
7) Other factors -the World Cup, other local sites, etc
You should not really be concerning yourself with the
speed of construction rather than the
QUALITY of the home you are likely to get.
As a general guide it takes a minimum of 10-12 weeks for plc house builders to throw up a standard masonry home.
A builder that programmes 16-20 weeks will, in all probability, give you a much better quality new home.
The following should be regarded as a maximum amount of time for each stage:
4 weeks - Foundations to Ground floor slab.
4 weeks - Brickwork ground to wall plate.
2 weeks - Roof trusses and tiling
3 weeks - First Fixing, Plaster & Drylining
2 weeks - Second Fixing
3 weeks - Decorating, wall tiling, finals and carpets three weeks
A total of 18 weeks.