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Just accepted an offer on our house...now what?!
first78
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I've just accepted an offer on our house which we've had on the market since April!! Am over the moon!!! :j
We need to move asap as we're relocating over 90 miles away so I'm hoping to view properties and get an offer accepted on a house with no chain by the end of next week. Please can someone advise me how long it's like to take to get a completion date, when to get quotes for removal people, etc etc. This is the first time I've sold a property and have no idea how it all works.
Hope the sale all goes through!!!!
We need to move asap as we're relocating over 90 miles away so I'm hoping to view properties and get an offer accepted on a house with no chain by the end of next week. Please can someone advise me how long it's like to take to get a completion date, when to get quotes for removal people, etc etc. This is the first time I've sold a property and have no idea how it all works.
Hope the sale all goes through!!!!
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Usually about 12 weeks start to finish (offer to completion). Mind you, could be rushed through in 4, or could drag on for months. Depends if you're in a flat (usually takes longer) and if there are any complications.
There are loads of online checklists for when to do things. Someone will bound to have one handy or just google 'moving checklist' and I'm sure a handy list will be at the top.
Lots more to organise than just removals so worth reading a preprepared list.
Good luck.
Jx
PS re-read that you're selling a house so should anticipate 12 weeks on average2024 wins: *must start comping again!*0 -
8-12 weeks depending on motivation of the buyer... sup to the two parties involved at the end of the day!Plan
1) Get most competitive Lifetime Mortgage (Done)
2) Make healthy savings, spend wisely (Doing)
3) Ensure healthy pension fund - (Doing)
4) Ensure house is nice, suitable, safe, and located - (Done)
5) Keep everyone happy, healthy and entertained (Done, Doing, Going to do)0 -
Just doing it, took about 7 weeks in all, best wishes0
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