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Hi

Just been sent the set of contracts by the solicitor (still aiming to complete by Monday 21st Dec)

One of the things I must return to her is proof of buildings insurance. Without a definate completion date, how can I know when to start the policy, and how can I get instant proof of this without waiting days for the certificate to arrive in the mail?

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  • Fire_Fox
    Fire_Fox Posts: 26,026 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    You should insure the property from exchange, not completion since you are duty bound to complete the sale even if the place burns to the ground. Speak to an insurer, they will be accustomed to needing to provide instant proof for new purchases.
    Declutterbug-in-progress.⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️
  • mark5
    mark5 Posts: 1,365 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Have you exchanged contracts?
  • not yet, next few days
  • jassco
    jassco Posts: 73 Forumite
    Just get it to start in a couple of days. Even if you don't exchange straight away and its a couple of days later, it'll only cost you a couple of pounds. For the hassle it'll be worth it for the peace of mind knowing its in place and won't slow anything down.
  • poppysarah
    poppysarah Posts: 11,522 Forumite
    Insurance companies also have fax machines :)
  • poppysarah wrote: »
    Insurance companies also have fax machines :)

    Have you ever tried getting them to use them.

    This also applies to many other businesses.
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