Being first time property buyer, many are anxious to have it settle as quick possible.

Do bear in mind the whole process involve few parties ... purchaser, seller, banks, lawyers, valuer, govt depts, JMB, and developer where applicable .... the reason why lawyer cannot give a confirm timeframe as per your question.

An experienced lawyer will know what to do as per dateline stated in the SnP but there the things which are beyond the control of the lawyer if other parties dont do their part.

In most SnP, it is agreed that both parties must complete the transaction within 3 months plus an extension of 1 month with interest charge whichever party or his agent is at fault, OR any other time period as agreed.

As a client, one dont need to know the entire step processes as every case is different. But following-up is important to know the progress.

If the lawyer said have instructed the bank to disburse the loan money, then have to wait as bank also have their internal procedures.

Do understand that all those 'people' working on the case may be on sick or annual leave, attending meetings or seminar, or doing other more urgent work and things can be held up.

In conclusion, if the transaction is completed b4 the dateline, albeit on the last day, client has no valid reason to complain.

Is difficult to comment without knowing the details as every case is different.

I suggest you take a day off and visit your lawyer and ask them to brief you. Sometimes is difficult to talk and explain through phone calls.

Just ask him whether you can get vp (keys) before the dateline, that is all you want to know. As for the rest of work procedures, is difficult to explain to non legal person.