Chain stitches are an integral part of crocheting. After making a slip knot, the next step in a project is usually to create a series of chain stitches. The chain stitches combine with other stitches to form stitch patterns, create spaces between motifs, and shape fabric.

chain ​Definitions and Synonyms ​‌‌‌

(Entry 1 of 3) 1a : a series of usually metal links or rings connected to or fitted into one another and used for various purposes (such as support, restraint, transmission of mechanical power, or measurement) b : a series of links used or worn as an ornament or insignia.

A lexical chain is a sequence of related words in writing, spanning short (adjacent words or sentences) or long distances (entire text). A chain is independent of the grammatical structure of the text and in effect it is a list of words that captures a portion of the cohesive structure of the text.

Chaining is an instructional strategy grounded in applied behavior analysis (ABA) theory. Chaining is based on task analysis, in which individual steps are recognized as requirements for task mastery. Chaining breaks a task down into small steps and then teaches each step within the sequence by itself.

A behavior chain is an event in which units of behavior occur in sequences and are linked together by learned cues. Back-chaining, which means teaching those units in reverse order and reinforcing each unit with the cue for the next, is a training technique.

Forward chaining (or forward reasoning) is one of the two main methods of reasoning when using an inference engine and can be described logically as repeated application of modus ponens. Inference engines will iterate through this process until a goal is reached.

If you see a property advertised as chain free, it means the seller doesn’t need to buy a new property in order to sell the current one. This is good news if you’re a buyer, as you’re not beholden to the seller successfully completing on their next property, meaning there’s less chance of the deal falling through.

“Chain-free” means the property you want to buy isn’t reliant on the successful purchase or sale of other properties. As a chain-free buyer, your purchase is not dependent on the sale of a property you currently own.

Chain free

A chain ends with a house being sold and not depending on existing owners buying a house to move into. Examples: A household moving into a vacant house. It may be a newly built house or a house rendered vacant due to the death of its occupant or occupants or the departure of former tenants.

about 4 weeks

A property chain is created when there are multiple transactions that are related and all need to occur at the same time for each sale and purchase to conclude. If you already own a property, it is likely that you will need to sell your current property in order to be able to purchase your new property.

The time it takes to go from exchange to completion is decided by the buyer and seller. It can sometimes be affected by other parties within the chain. For example, if the seller is waiting for a house purchase of their own to go through before moving out.

If there is no chain involved in the buying process, you can normally expect to complete within approximately three months.

The conveyancing process in a chain might take anywhere between 6 to 12 weeks – whereas if your fate is not linked to other property transactions going smoothly, that wait could go down to around 4 weeks.

Legal fees You’ll normally need a solicitor or licensed conveyor to carry out all the legal work when buying and selling your home. Legal fees are typically £850-£1,500 including VAT at 20%. They will also do local searches, which will cost you £250-£300, to check whether there are any local plans or problems.

There’s no set time for how long it takes to move in once an offer has been accepted. In a previous article, our data showed that it can take between 12 weeks and 6 months to buy a house depending on your personal situation. It’ll then take a further 1-2 days to completely move in.

As a general guide, buying a house can take anywhere between three months to six months.

Most buyers who agreed a sale in 2020 would have expected to complete by 31 March 2021 under usual circumstances, according to our House Price Index. However, the average time for an agreed sale to complete has surged from 90 days to 110-115 days.

Before looking at properties, you need to save for a deposit. Generally, you need to try to save at least 5% to 20% of the cost of the home you would like.

It takes about 6 months to buy a house, however this varies from move to move. On average it’s 20-90 days to find a house, 15-30 days to receive a mortgage offer, 20-30 days to find a solicitor and exchange contracts then 10-30 days to complete and get the keys.

Most listing contracts are written for durations of between three and six months, though some may extend to as much as a year. Regardless, your listing contract will eventually expire, at which point you will have some decisions to make.

Many things that can hold up the exchange of contracts. These include, but are not limited to: Inefficient Enquiries – If your solicitor is unhappy with their answers to their queries, they won’t complete. Slow Buyers/Sellers – Sometimes it’s the buyer or seller holds things up (deliberately or otherwise).

Tips on speeding up your house purchase

1. Find a ‘contract ready’ property to buy.
2. Avoid being in a chain.
3. Book your survey early.
4. Set target dates for exchange and completion.
5. Get your money ready for exchange.

In most instances, signing takes place a day or two before the actual closing, and the additional time is used for final documentation review by lenders. Once the deed (and your mortgage) is recorded, you own the home. If the home is vacant, customarily your agent can pass you the keys at any time after recording.

The short answer is yes, empty houses do take longer to sell than furnished, occupied or staged homes. A study from the Appraisal Institute found that vacant houses sold for 6% less than occupied houses and stayed on the market longer.

How many times to look at a house before buying? Ideally, four to six viewings should be sufficient. Attending two to three visits inside, with a realtor and/or appraiser, and another two to three visits scouting the house and neighborhood independently, from the outside, may be a good approach.