The timeframe in which it takes to buy someone out of a house can vary depending on several factors.
If it is an amiable split and the two parties can agree on figures that they are both happy with then the process can be complete in a matter of weeks.
The issues usually appear when there are disagreements between two parties, which can delay the buyout for months or in some cases even longer. In instances like this, there may even be stonewalling involved, where there is a total communication breakdown.