The NEW waiting to exchange thread...

Cookie211

Hubby rang solicitor to see if we completing today as he don’t know weather to take this afternoon off work, we are all ready to go just waiting on other side, solicitors said she’s about to ring them and ring us straight bk to let us know and guess what still waiting for her to call us bk, really can’t cope today, feels like my life is on hold ☹️🤯😢 

Elle83

Cookie211 said:

Hubby rang solicitor to see if we completing today as he don’t know weather to take this afternoon off work, we are all ready to go just waiting on other side, solicitors said she’s about to ring them and ring us straight bk to let us know and guess what still waiting for her to call us bk, really can’t cope today, feels like my life is on hold ☹️🤯😢 

I really hope it is good news for you today! Being in limbo is just horrid!

Elle83

soplum said:

Hi all!

FTB and this is my story so far:
10th May: DIP with Halifax.
13th May: House advertised on RM. Viewed that evening.
14th May: Offer for full asking price and within the hour it was accepted.
14th May: We were told the vendors were looking for a no chain property so it may take a while to find a house they like.

23rd June: Vendors have completed the chain!
24th June: Solicitors instructed (also found out they're the same firm as the vendors!)
24th June: New DIP with Nationwide.
26th June (AM): Additional statements sent to mortgage advisor before full application.
26th June (PM): Full application submitted with Nationwide
28th June: Valuation booked for 12th July.
7th July: Valuation rebooked for 14th July.
14th July: 9pm Nationwide texts saying valuation report received and fill mortgage offer issued!
19th July: Homebuyers report completed.
23rd July: Homebuyers report received.
27th July: Searches begun.
11th August: Searches received as well as contract, mortgage deed and TR1 form to sign.
15th August: Contracts signed and given to solicitor. 
22nd August: Vendors have signed contract and replied to enquiries. 
24th August: Up to date proof of funds send to solicitor. 
24th August: Completion date of 10th September agreed.
24th August: Deposit and solicitor fees sent.
25th August: EXCHANGED!!! 

Congratulations! Must be a relief to exchange. We also have agreed on the 10th of September.  

Cookie211

Gutted no completion for us as the sellers solicitor still haven’t received documents from seller, documents are now in custom as seller lives overseas, anyone know how long it will take from custom to solicitor lol 

WorriedKirkels

Elle83 said:

soplum said:

Hi all!

FTB and this is my story so far:
10th May: DIP with Halifax.
13th May: House advertised on RM. Viewed that evening.
14th May: Offer for full asking price and within the hour it was accepted.
14th May: We were told the vendors were looking for a no chain property so it may take a while to find a house they like.

23rd June: Vendors have completed the chain!
24th June: Solicitors instructed (also found out they're the same firm as the vendors!)
24th June: New DIP with Nationwide.
26th June (AM): Additional statements sent to mortgage advisor before full application.
26th June (PM): Full application submitted with Nationwide
28th June: Valuation booked for 12th July.
7th July: Valuation rebooked for 14th July.
14th July: 9pm Nationwide texts saying valuation report received and fill mortgage offer issued!
19th July: Homebuyers report completed.
23rd July: Homebuyers report received.
27th July: Searches begun.
11th August: Searches received as well as contract, mortgage deed and TR1 form to sign.
15th August: Contracts signed and given to solicitor. 
22nd August: Vendors have signed contract and replied to enquiries. 
24th August: Up to date proof of funds send to solicitor. 
24th August: Completion date of 10th September agreed.
24th August: Deposit and solicitor fees sent.
25th August: EXCHANGED!!! 

Congratulations! Must be a relief to exchange. We also have agreed on the 10th of September.  

Completely jealous….we agreed 10th but now need a miracle for it to happen so nice to hear someone is on track 😁 x

WorriedKirkels

Cookie211 said:

Gutted no completion for us as the sellers solicitor still haven’t received documents from seller, documents are now in custom as seller lives overseas, anyone know how long it will take from custom to solicitor lol 

Oh no, I’m so so sorry! A quick google suggests it could be quick to clear so hopefully you will have them early next week 🙏 x

jazzyja

Hi all. I've not posted much but I've been watching all your stories and always come to see how you're all doing.

My sol emailed yesterday evening and asked if I have a completion date in mind....ive asked for end of Sept as I will need to give notice on my rental (cant really afford more than a week overlap!) Anyway as I've emailed back I got a bounce back email saying shes not on leave till 1st Sept 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ her other colleague has told vendor's solicitor that I'd like to complete then. Awaiting a reply. They have already moved out so I can't see why it would be an issue but they might want to complete sooner?? I'm worrying like I have at every single stage!! She also told me to bare in mind how long it takes to withdraw from my lisa but I spoke to moneybox and they said it only takes 3 working days after sol has filled form in so not sure. I've emailed EA and asked her to ask vendor's if they're happy too but she's not yet got back to me. Should i start packing?! I feel so in limbo and and don't want to jinx myself 😭😭😭 good luck to everyone else! Hope you all get SOME news today.....which is all we ask for really isn't it 🙈🙈🙈

WorriedKirkels

jazzyja said:

Hi all. I've not posted much but I've been watching all your stories and always come to see how you're all doing.

My sol emailed yesterday evening and asked if I have a completion date in mind....ive asked for end of Sept as I will need to give notice on my rental (cant really afford more than a week overlap!) Anyway as I've emailed back I got a bounce back email saying shes not on leave till 1st Sept 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ her other colleague has told vendor's solicitor that I'd like to complete then. Awaiting a reply. They have already moved out so I can't see why it would be an issue but they might want to complete sooner?? I'm worrying like I have at every single stage!! She also told me to bare in mind how long it takes to withdraw from my lisa but I spoke to moneybox and they said it only takes 3 working days after sol has filled form in so not sure. I've emailed EA and asked her to ask vendor's if they're happy too but she's not yet got back to me. Should i start packing?! I feel so in limbo and and don't want to jinx myself 😭😭😭 good luck to everyone else! Hope you all get SOME news today.....which is all we ask for really isn't it 🙈🙈🙈

Welcome @jazzyja 😁 

definitely ask you solicitor to sort the forms for your LISA early as a few people have had issues so better to be safe than worrying at the last minute.

ive started packing but only those things I don’t need in the immediate future as it gave me something to do which I could control whilst dealing with the stress of moving house 🤯 I also had a huge clear out before that so I didn’t take things with me that we didn’t need….I honestly didn’t realise how much stuff we had that we didn’t need 😬 

good luck for September completion, I think there is a few of us hoping to complete then 🤞🙏🤞x

jazzyja

WorriedKirkels said:

jazzyja said:

Hi all. I've not posted much but I've been watching all your stories and always come to see how you're all doing.

My sol emailed yesterday evening and asked if I have a completion date in mind....ive asked for end of Sept as I will need to give notice on my rental (cant really afford more than a week overlap!) Anyway as I've emailed back I got a bounce back email saying shes not on leave till 1st Sept 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ her other colleague has told vendor's solicitor that I'd like to complete then. Awaiting a reply. They have already moved out so I can't see why it would be an issue but they might want to complete sooner?? I'm worrying like I have at every single stage!! She also told me to bare in mind how long it takes to withdraw from my lisa but I spoke to moneybox and they said it only takes 3 working days after sol has filled form in so not sure. I've emailed EA and asked her to ask vendor's if they're happy too but she's not yet got back to me. Should i start packing?! I feel so in limbo and and don't want to jinx myself 😭😭😭 good luck to everyone else! Hope you all get SOME news today.....which is all we ask for really isn't it 🙈🙈🙈

Welcome @jazzyja 😁 

definitely ask you solicitor to sort the forms for your LISA early as a few people have had issues so better to be safe than worrying at the last minute.

ive started packing but only those things I don’t need in the immediate future as it gave me something to do which I could control whilst dealing with the stress of moving house 🤯 I also had a huge clear out before that so I didn’t take things with me that we didn’t need….I honestly didn’t realise how much stuff we had that we didn’t need 😬 

good luck for September completion, I think there is a few of us hoping to complete then 🤞🙏🤞x

Oh really 🤦‍♀️😭 il email her first thing when she's back and ask her about it. Best off starting that sooner rather than later.

Yeah ive started decluttering too! Did 7 tip runs the other day!! I need to sort my children's toys but I'm such a hoarder when it comes to them I'm going to find it hard but I'm starting again in regards to furniture etc so not going to actually have much to move other than belongings but lots of tip/charity shop runs! I might start doing what you've done and only have immediate things out. Takes some stress away. 

Yes you too!! 🤞🤞🤞 fingers and toes crossed 

heartofzinc

Received the bill from my solicitor today ready for completion on the 10th. Not sure whether to ask them when they expect the exchange date to be?? Their letter said the bill could change also due to outstanding charges as there is a maintenance fee with the property which I believe the owner has paid upto November this year.