House hunting takes on average four to five months. Most people view at least three houses and it is fairly common for buyers to view 6 or more. The amount of time you'll spend house hunting will depend on several factors, including: If you are buying with cash or a loan - cash buyers can move faster. How mobile the property market is - if people are struggling to sell their houses, you're more likely to have an offer accepted, and sooner. The type of home you're looking for - if you're looking for a fairly bog standard house, of which there are plenty in your preferred location, you'll likely find what you're looking for faster. If you have a lot of boxes to tick, you may find that there is nothing on the market to suit your needs when you start shopping and you'll have to compromise or hold on for something suitable to become available.