I've only bought at auction before so it was pretty simple.
What is the process for buying by private treaty? We want to settle as fast as possible. Is that something we can negotiate or is it a set period. If we can negotiate is it part of the offer we make or does our solicitor contact theirs about it? When does our solicitor get his hands on the contract? Can we ask the realtor to send him a copy before we make the offer or does he only get it after we make the offer? How long is the period between our offer being accepted and signing/exchanging the contract?

Thanks