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2 months from Exch to Comp.....

Just wanted to gage views on this....


This would suit us.....the certainty of knowing the sale was definite, coupled with the extra time to get our other property ready (we already own it).


I appreciate this would not suit all buyers, but just wondered what your thoughts are.....
20 plus years as a mortgage adviser for Halifax (have now retired), and I have pretty much seen it all....:D

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  • theEnd
    theEnd Posts: 851 Forumite
    I managed around 2 months, but that was chain free both sides.

    Delays might be out of your hands. Waited ages for the mortgage valuation, then solicitor delays etc.
  • Tixy
    Tixy Posts: 31,455 Forumite
    If its a choice between
    -early exchange and then 2 months to completion,
    -waiting say 6 weeks to exchange then 2 weeks to complete
    then I'd prefer the former option.

    But personally I'd like a quicker overall chain, so completing within a week or 2 of exchange and exchange being as soon as possible.
    A smile enriches those who receive without making poorer those who give
    or "It costs nowt to be nice"
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