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I think I'm just waiting on land registry (in hand being expedited) and water search to come back - its been nearly 4 weeks since submitted does the search normally take this long?
Good luck to those exchanging or completing today0 -
Hi there - I'm afraid it is that piece of string. In my experience it's really unpredictable and enquiries can go back and forth between solicitors without them telling you what's going on. During our first purchase attempt there was a big delay on one query around the seller's title deed, which our lender needed clarity on. This held things up considerably, because the seller's solicitor was very slow to respond. If there are no real issues, it shouldn't take too long - but it depends on efficiency of all parties involved. I'd say it's worth checking in on progress with your solicitor once a week. Good luck!jackhjones said:Hi guys. Long time lurker on here. I think this is a bit how long is a piece of string but just wondering what other people's experiences are.
Just wondered what others peoples experiences are with when solicitors sent off enquiries and how long it took for them to be sorted?0 -
I'm pretty sure that will be your solicitor, but agents are also in the loop sometimes. Fingers crossed it all goes through smoothly for you!Boothyx said:Sat here waiting to complete - does anyone know who it will be that lets me know? I'm not being very patient about it!0 -
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Amazing news congrats! Honestly, seeing people exchanging and completing in this thread keeps me going.78sk said:And just like that we've completed!!
All those months of stress rounded up in a 2 minute phonecall!
Thank you to everyone on this forum. I haven't been very vocal but have been reading everything since February!
This thread really has kept me sane.
Hold on everyone who is waiting, it really does all come together when you least expect it.
Good luck with you new home!10th June - DIP submitted
11th June - DIP referred to underwriter
12th June - Viewed house, offer made and accepted
14th June - DIP accepted and full application submitted
16th June - Valuation booked for 18th
18th June - Valuation completed - received text and email confirming the report had been received by Nationwide for review.
22nd June - Hard search (Transunion)
24th June - Second hard search (Equifax)
1st July - Extra documents requested and uploaded by Broker
9th July - Proof of Deposit requested and uploaded by Broker
12 July - Searches applied for
19th July - Problem with Proof of Deposit upload - reuploaded by Broker with narrative
19th July - Survey carried out
20th July - Offer issued - checked and confirmed by Broker
21st July - Contract checks complete
22nd July - Additional enquiries sent
23rd July - Survey report returned
27th July - Documents reviewed and okayed with solicitor
4th August - Searches back
31st August - Final enquiries back
8th September - Contracts signed
15th September - Deposit money transferred
28th September - Exchange
30th September - Proposed Completion0 -
Yes! Congrats - enjoy your new home!Boothyx said:
And I've just completed!Boothyx said:Sat here waiting to complete - does anyone know who it will be that lets me know? I'm not being very patient about it!10th June - DIP submitted
11th June - DIP referred to underwriter
12th June - Viewed house, offer made and accepted
14th June - DIP accepted and full application submitted
16th June - Valuation booked for 18th
18th June - Valuation completed - received text and email confirming the report had been received by Nationwide for review.
22nd June - Hard search (Transunion)
24th June - Second hard search (Equifax)
1st July - Extra documents requested and uploaded by Broker
9th July - Proof of Deposit requested and uploaded by Broker
12 July - Searches applied for
19th July - Problem with Proof of Deposit upload - reuploaded by Broker with narrative
19th July - Survey carried out
20th July - Offer issued - checked and confirmed by Broker
21st July - Contract checks complete
22nd July - Additional enquiries sent
23rd July - Survey report returned
27th July - Documents reviewed and okayed with solicitor
4th August - Searches back
31st August - Final enquiries back
8th September - Contracts signed
15th September - Deposit money transferred
28th September - Exchange
30th September - Proposed Completion0 -
Hi, I hope you have better luck than us. We had searches back on 19th July and only today have our solicitors sent enquiries out. Been very frustrating, but I think we just have a rubbish and slow solicitor.jackhjones said:Hi guys. Long time lurker on here. I think this is a bit how long is a piece of string but just wondering what other people's experiences are.
We're FTB purchasing a no chain property. Being honest it's all progressing very quickly and it's just me wanting to get in there and being impatient! We're just over a month from having our offer accepted, we've got our mortgage offer and searches are back.
Solicitors have advised me they were waiting for everything to be back before sending enquiries to the other side which to be honest I didn't mind. It's been just over a week since searches have come back and said they would let me know when they've gone.
Just wondered what others peoples experiences are with when solicitors sent off enquiries and how long it took for them to be sorted?0 -
Congratulations completions and good luck to everyone waiting today!!
it feels so odd today packing etc ready for Thursday. There’s still a part of me that feels it won’t happen!!Also after months of dealing with something every day, radio silence is weird!!4 -
Congratulations all that’s exchanged and completed, hope u all enjoy your new homes, I’m so jealous lol2
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