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billybear1
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Since Friday we have been waiting for the sellers solicitors to send over the proof of instruction from the seller and then apparently we are good to go. Exchange today and completion Friday. It has taken until now and I am still not sure what the heck is going on.
The mortgage lender instructed their own solicitors, my solicitors never seem to be able to speak to them, my adviser cannot speak to them and no one (EA and my solicitor) cannot get through to the sellers solicitor to get this fax over.
I am tearing my hair out here, who the bloomin heck knows what's going on? I am not allowed to contact the mortgage co's solicitor as it is a conflict of interests and have no details for the sellers solicitors.
I wish someone would put me in the frame as surely this is a simple piece of information to get over? Or is something else fishy going on here?
The mortgage lender instructed their own solicitors, my solicitors never seem to be able to speak to them, my adviser cannot speak to them and no one (EA and my solicitor) cannot get through to the sellers solicitor to get this fax over.
I am tearing my hair out here, who the bloomin heck knows what's going on? I am not allowed to contact the mortgage co's solicitor as it is a conflict of interests and have no details for the sellers solicitors.
I wish someone would put me in the frame as surely this is a simple piece of information to get over? Or is something else fishy going on here?
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billybear1 wrote: »Since Friday we have been waiting for the sellers solicitors to send over the proof of instruction from the seller and then apparently we are good to go. Exchange today and completion Friday. It has taken until now and I am still not sure what the heck is going on.
That truly is taking the p1ss.... I mean, you've been waiting on solicitors since Friday and it's taken them until now, one working day later, to get back to you.
You need a little more patience.0 -
No, we have been waiting since Friday morning for the sellers solicitor to send a fax, a simple fax. As I said I am not au fait with fax machines, but I believe it takes somewhere in the region of 30 to 90 seconds.
This is the solicitor that puffed their chest out and said that if we did not exchange last Friday they would withdraw and in the end it was them that held things up.0 -
And you still take them seriously?billybear1 wrote: ».... This is the solicitor that puffed their chest out and said that if we did not exchange last Friday they would withdraw and in the end it was them that held things up.Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0 -
No, we have been waiting since Friday morning for the sellers solicitor to send a fax, a simple fax. As I said I am not au fait with fax machines, but I believe it takes somewhere in the region of 30 to 90 seconds.
Whilst the fax may only take 30-90 seconds, the solicitor has to prepare the letter and ensure everything is in place to allow it to complete.
You do realise that this is less than one working day between Friday and today.I am tearing my hair out here, who the bloomin heck knows what's going on?
You are being unreasonable and stressing over nothing.I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.0 -
Conveyancing solicitors are normally busy on Fridays with completions.
So no great surprise really.
Buying and selling property is stressful. Relax, you'll get there.0 -
Anyone explained to you what this is? I've worked in the business 28 years and this means absolutely nothing to me.billybear1 wrote: »Since Friday we have been waiting for the sellers solicitors to send over the proof of instruction from the seller
Why have you ended up with a solicitor representing you and another representing the lender?
That was a mistake, IMO. If you're using HSBC, picking a solicitor from their panel would have been the best option.I am a mortgage broker. You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice. Please do not send PMs asking for one-to-one-advice, or representation.0 -
Yeah this is obviously HSBC :rotfl:The J is a Financial Advisor-This site doesn't check anyone's status and as such any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice. Always seek professional advice.0
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Its GE Money I think...I am a Mortgage Broker
You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Broker, so you need to take my word for it.This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser code of conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.0 -
It is GE but we did get there in the end today, they were so SO picky it was unbelievable. When people say this is the most stressful thing you can ever do, they are certainly right.
WOW I went a bit Diva back there.....
Honestly though this forum has helped me through this horrid process and I am going to stick around for more advice going forward and maybe to offer some words of encouragement and calm to the next person like me!
Thanks everyone again for your help!0 -
billybear1 wrote: »WOW I went a bit Diva back there.....
A bar of snickers would have soon sorted that out....
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