Completing and getting the keys

kayleigh_m

Hi all, we're due to complete next Friday, unfortunately I'm in work and can't get any time off would my husband be able to pick up the keys on my behalf or must it be me? Tia

headachesrus

Where are you picking the keys up from? The estate agent? Just confirm with them it will be ok, if they are being picky you may need to provide a letter of authority. If direct from the seller I can't see a problem.

Old_Git

kayleigh_m wrote: »

Hi all, we're due to complete next Friday, unfortunately I'm in work and can't get any time off would my husband be able to pick up the keys on my behalf or must it be me? Tia

I assume you intend to let your husband live in the property with you .If so tell the agent your husband will collect the keys .

Then when you are at work he can check the meter reading ,loo roll ,loo seat ,light bulbs ect .

Bigjenny

When my DD and her partner completed they couldn't pick up the keys, they told the EA that I would be collecting, and gave my name.

I had to take identification with me and sign for them.

alias69

It depends on the agent, when I collected keys for a house purchase they were just handed over. No ID, no questions. And this is despite having never set foot in the agency before, or having seen anyone from the agency in person!

davidmcn

I've never known agents to care much who picks up keys.

G_M

and the above advice assumes the keys will be left wih the agent. The seller might leave them with the neighbours. Or hand them over in person. Or leave them with solicitor.

Ask and find out!

Are you seperated? How come you worry your husband may not be entitled to the keys?

And to add to Old Git's list of essential first jobs, don't forget to get him to change all the external locks.