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Small Chain - How long to move in?

We are in the middle of a 3 house chain.

1. Cash buyer who wants our house.
2. Us with revised mortgage agreed by current lender.
3. The house we are buying, which is Vacant.

Our Mortgage is agreed and our solicitor is putting all the paperwork in the post to us tonight. Any idea of a realistic timescale?

Comments

  • lilyann1
    lilyann1 Posts: 514 Forumite
    Sounds fabulous to be in such a small chain!!!
    It's the survey and searches that take the time.All that could be completed in about 6 to 7 weeks. I was always told by my EA's that the average easy house move takes around 10 weeks from offer to move in date.
    Good luck,hope it goes smoothly
  • Cara79
    Cara79 Posts: 580 Forumite
    When I bought my house, I was a FTB and the people I bought off were moving into rented in a new area. It still took just over 3 months.

    Good luck
    x
  • the last house i bought our offer was accepted in august and we did not move in until the 19th December. I am hoping it will be quicker this th=ime around.

    my house i am selling went sale agreed on friday and the house we are buying went sale agreed today.

    buyer of my house is an investor and the people in the house we are buying are looking to complete quickly.
  • klaatu
    klaatu Posts: 144 Forumite
    We had exactly the same situation as you. We had an offer for our house on 7th July, and we move tomorrow (in Scotland).
  • huki
    huki Posts: 14 Forumite
    Yup us too. Offered early July and we move in on friday. Approx.14 weeks from start to finnish.
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