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We're in!!

gemstars
gemstars Posts: 515 Forumite
in House buying, renting & selling
Just wanted to say thanks to those that have answered my questions along the way. I'm very glad we're now in our first home and I certainly won't be putting myself through that again any time soon!!!!

Here's an idea of how long it took, it may be useful to other FTBs out there:

Friday 05/06/09 - Offer accepted
Tuesday 09/06/09 - Solicitor appointed
Wednesday 10/06/09 - Full mortgage application completed in the bank
Thursday 18/06/09 - Homebuyers survey completed
Tuesday 23/06/09 - Mortgage accepted
Thursday 25/06/09 - Survey results arrived
Tuesday 18/08/09 - Home Insurance arranged
Wednesday 19/08/09 - Exchanged
Wednesday 26/08/09 - Completed!

Comments

  • hostman
    hostman Posts: 377 Forumite
    Well done and enjoy.

    We've just sold our first house, moving up north due to job relocation. Now going through the process of buying a new build in Manchester, living with partners parents again for a month until we complete (!!!!!!!). Even when things go relatively smoothly its an awful process to sit through, all you want to do is move in and enjoy, patients is the name of the game.
  • purplebuzz
    purplebuzz Posts: 160 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Congratulations Gemstars!!

    Glad that everything finally got sorted out for you and that you have moved in !!!!

    Good Luck and enjoy your new home ! :beer::beer:
  • AMILLIONDOLLARS
    AMILLIONDOLLARS Posts: 2,299 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Congratulations, wishing you all the best in your new home!!

    AMD
    Debt Free!!!
  • gemstars
    gemstars Posts: 515 Forumite
    Cheers guys! I'm happy to answer any other FTBs questions, I know how stressful it can be!
  • lowtidesurf
    lowtidesurf Posts: 55 Forumite
    Well Done mate Im half way through. Waiting for the SOLs tho sort themselves out. Hopefully end of september.

    Enjoy your new home
    Starting Mortgage of £133,000 in Dec
    Wish me luck
    Target £120,000 by 12/12/12
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