Solicitor won't commit to exchange date

mark5

I wouldn't transfer her half to her until there's a legally binding agreement that it's a final settlement as part of the divorce.

A and B split up but don't divorce, they sell the house and split the proceeds, a saves his share, b spends her share.
When it comes to the divorce a year or two later the assets are declared, a has to split his share with b to help her house the kids because poor b is a single mother with children to care for. It's not fare I know but it could happen if you don't handle it correctly in the beginning

G_M

You cannot 'specify' an Exchange date. You can only indicate your preferred dates for Exchange and Completion.

You can, of course, specify the length of gap you want between the two dates.

As for the money transfer this is not a big deal. You are selling a property. Your solicitor is receiving the funds on your behalf, and then passing to you. What you do with the money after that, and when, is up to you.