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Completing tomorrow!

carguy143
carguy143 Posts: 124 Forumite
Sixth Anniversary 100 Posts Combo Breaker
in House buying, renting & selling
What have I to expect about completing tomorrow? It's my first house and I'm nervous. Will I definitely get the keys tomorrow?

Thanks.

Rik.

Here's the house for those interested.

https://www.your-move.co.uk/property/house-for-sale-eskbank-wn8-sale-id-528141475/search
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  • dragonsoup
    dragonsoup Posts: 511 Forumite
    Nice looking property.

    The chances of you not getting the keys are so small I really wouldn't worry. As soon as you complete the house is yours and you are entitled to the keys. After exchange almost every house completes smoothly

    You only hear the horror stories on here as no one bothers to post when all goes according to plan :)

    Relax and enjoy it!
  • SmlSave
    SmlSave Posts: 4,911 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    You'll get a phone call when you can pick up the keys from the estate agents.

    When you get in your new house it's a good idea to take the metre readings and to report them to the utility companies.

    Have fun moving tomorrow
    Currently studying for a Diploma - wish me luck :)

    Phase 1 - Emergency Fund - Complete :j
    Phase 2 - £20,000 Mortgage Fund - Underway
  • LeafGreen
    LeafGreen Posts: 568 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Get the champagne on ice - congratulations!

    I think I had to wait until about 1pm before I got my keys, which gave time for the vendor to move out. I picked them up from the vendor's EA office.
  • carguy143
    carguy143 Posts: 124 Forumite
    Sixth Anniversary 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Thanks for the responses!

    The metres are prepaid with British Gas so I'll be on to them ASAP!

    I'm looking forward to moving as there's been a lot of positive news from the area (new train station and cinema) which can only improve quality of life and property values.

    As for the exchange, unfortunately I have to work til 4:30 tomorrow night. ��
  • fairy_lights
    fairy_lights Posts: 9,220 Forumite
    I don't have any advice to offer but just wanted to say congratulations!
    And thanks for providing the link to satisfy our curiosity :D
  • PasturesNew
    PasturesNew Posts: 70,698 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    You'll most likely get a call from your solicitor between 11am and 2pm saying "you can pick up the keys". Then the estate agent will probably phone you to say the same.

    Take meter readings ..... then realise it's not a good idea to post your address on t'Internet as you discover a Facebook House Warming Party Notice has gone viral.... courtesy of a mischievous stranger.
  • carguy143
    carguy143 Posts: 124 Forumite
    Sixth Anniversary 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    fairy_lights wrote: »
    I don't have any advice to offer but just wanted to say congratulations!
    And thanks for providing the link to satisfy our curiosity :D

    Well all too often people talk about houses when all I want is pictures! :D
  • King_Slayer
    King_Slayer Posts: 262 Forumite
    Seventh Anniversary Combo Breaker
    Congratulations!!

    Our keys were ready for collection at 10 am.

    Check all the fixtures and fittings, included in the sale, have been left.
    Take meter readings. (We had a gas leak!)
    Notify water authority.
    Check all the lights and doors!!
  • StressedFTB
    StressedFTB Posts: 13 Forumite
    Congratulations. I'm due to complete on my first place tomorrow too!

    Hope it all goes smoothly for you.
  • Missus_Hyde
    Missus_Hyde Posts: 539 Forumite
    Ninth Anniversary 500 Posts Photogenic
    Congratulations!!

    We're completing on my late mother's house today as well.

    Here's hoping your moving in goes smoothly and may you have many happy years in your new home!!
    A cunning plan, Baldrick? Whatever it was, it's got to be better than pretending to be mad; after all, who'd notice another mad person around here?.......Edmund Blackadder.
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