can i ask for the keys?

fkelanne

we are ready to complete 2day or on monday.(waiting for a fax) Can i ask for the keys to move some stuff this weekend? we no the people we are buying from(friend of a friend) or will they not let us?

Vickicb

The solicitors would definately say no so don't go through them, but if they are friends of friends than no harm in asking. We've had the keys to 2 properties ahead of completion, and we weren't friends with either vendor.

fkelanne

what did you do just ask the vendor?

pinkshoes

If you know the vendor, then just ask them! The solicitors will say no, because until you've completed, the house is not yours!

Make sure you have insurance for your stuff in the house, because if it burns down before completion, then it could get complicated... :-o

CB1979_2

as simple as coming on here and asking people you don't know, you could've had your answer by now from the people you do know!

fkelanne

i didnt want her to think im been cheeky in asking for them.

CB1979_2

i could see where you're coming from if you didn't know them, but you do.

after all the sale is going through today/monday, obviously if there's no room then tough, but just ask them

fkelanne

they have already moved out,it would only be a few boxes as well.

kingkano

Are you sure you mean complete rather tahn exchange? I thought completion was on a fixed day or else you suffer penalties?

fkelanne

yes i mean exchange, but you can exchange and complete in the same day cant you?

kingkano

if you havent exchanged yet I would doubt they will give you the keys. look at it their way, they give you the keys, you move in and never bother exchanging. they have a heck of a time to get you OUT of the house again. OR if you were to damage it etc etc they have no recourse.

If you had already exchanged then you would have a good shout.