The NEW waiting to exchange thread...

WorriedKirkels

Rincewindcl said:

We also failed to exchange today. Hoping to try again tomorrow. Completion is set for the 20th.... good luck everyone!

Fingers crossed for you too🤞 

WorriedKirkels

Good luck to everyone for today who are awaiting updates or exchange/completion 🍀 

The sun ☀️ is shining so let’s hope it’s a day for positive news 🤞😁😬 x

scottie21

WorriedKirkels said:

Good luck to everyone for today who are awaiting updates or exchange/completion 🍀 

The sun ☀️ is shining so let’s hope it’s a day for positive news 🤞😁😬 x

I can’t even get a progress update never mind a date. I’ve been told to “trust the process” but I have no idea where my purchase is up to, and the first “progress update” on my sale was when the queries came through for me to answer at the same as the contracts to be signed. I’ve hear from my buyer that the searches are due back Friday, but I’m in the dark on my purchase. 

ss2020jd

WorriedKirkels said:

Good luck to everyone for today who are awaiting updates or exchange/completion 🍀 

The sun ☀️ is shining so let’s hope it’s a day for positive news 🤞😁😬 x

Let’s hope today is the day for you too! 🤞🙏🔑

Just discovered my solicitor is away for a lot of this month and still haven’t received the contract to sign but hoping it will be possible somehow. It may mean less time between exchange and completion- the sellers wanted 14 days though as they have a lot to move. 

The sun makes me feel positive so will keep that going! 

Good luck everyone! 

WorriedKirkels

scottie21 said:

WorriedKirkels said:

Good luck to everyone for today who are awaiting updates or exchange/completion 🍀 

The sun ☀️ is shining so let’s hope it’s a day for positive news 🤞😁😬 x

I can’t even get a progress update never mind a date. I’ve been told to “trust the process” but I have no idea where my purchase is up to, and the first “progress update” on my sale was when the queries came through for me to answer at the same as the contracts to be signed. I’ve hear from my buyer that the searches are due back Friday, but I’m in the dark on my purchase. 

I think they worry to tell you where you are at in the process in case it raises expectations but I would rather have some indication than none as the feeling of limbo is awful! Reading what you have put it sounds positive though and that you are well on your way through the process 😁 I find the EA can be a great source of information too. FWIW, maybe check if your solicitor has received the draft contract and relevant forms from the vendors solicitor for your purchase - even if you are awaiting searches you should have had the Fixtures and fittings etc. Good luck 🤞 

WorriedKirkels

ss2020jd said:

WorriedKirkels said:

Good luck to everyone for today who are awaiting updates or exchange/completion 🍀 

The sun ☀️ is shining so let’s hope it’s a day for positive news 🤞😁😬 x

Let’s hope today is the day for you too! 🤞🙏🔑

Just discovered my solicitor is away for a lot of this month and still haven’t received the contract to sign but hoping it will be possible somehow. It may mean less time between exchange and completion- the sellers wanted 14 days though as they have a lot to move. 

The sun makes me feel positive so will keep that going! 

Good luck everyone! 

Thank you 😊 

Your solicitor might have tasked another solicitor or assistant to cover so maybe check and hoping you get updates whilst they are away 🤞😁🙏

E_D_FTB

Gosh, looks like I messed a lot yesterday. Fingers crossed for those waiting for exchange today!

We've had a very frustrating update - the people above our sellers, despite apparently needing to complete by end of Sep because their mortgage offer expires are refusing to contribute to our incurred costs by overlapping rent and mortgage to meet their timeline. Ours sellers have been lovely and offered to cover half, but it just feels like we're both being conned by this greedy person above who wants everything on their terms only. Part of me wants to be bloody-mind and say if they're not gonna compromise then we won't agree, but the larger part is just so tired of this nonsense.

HopeAndDriftWood

Morning all! 

Best of luck to everyone hoping to exchange today 🤞

We *should* get an update from our sellers estate agent on where the rest of the chain stands, after the somewhat misleading claim that we wouldn't be done in September last week... I've checked my emails about 8 billion times already 😅

Hoping we'll also get confirmation that our solicitor has responded to enquiries, and maybe even an update on our buyer's mortgage offer... 

scottie21

WorriedKirkels said:

scottie21 said:

WorriedKirkels said:

Good luck to everyone for today who are awaiting updates or exchange/completion 🍀 

The sun ☀️ is shining so let’s hope it’s a day for positive news 🤞😁😬 x

I can’t even get a progress update never mind a date. I’ve been told to “trust the process” but I have no idea where my purchase is up to, and the first “progress update” on my sale was when the queries came through for me to answer at the same as the contracts to be signed. I’ve hear from my buyer that the searches are due back Friday, but I’m in the dark on my purchase. 

I think they worry to tell you where you are at in the process in case it raises expectations but I would rather have some indication than none as the feeling of limbo is awful! Reading what you have put it sounds positive though and that you are well on your way through the process 😁 I find the EA can be a great source of information too. FWIW, maybe check if your solicitor has received the draft contract and relevant forms from the vendors solicitor for your purchase - even if you are awaiting searches you should have had the Fixtures and fittings etc. Good luck 🤞 

There was a delay in receiving them but they have had them for about 2 weeks now. 

They seem very efficient, but the not knowing is hard. 

Sorry for the negativity. I’m just feeling frustrated. 

Fingers crossed for progress for everyone today 🤞🏼🤞🏼

scottie21

E_D_FTB said:

Gosh, looks like I messed a lot yesterday. Fingers crossed for those waiting for exchange today!

We've had a very frustrating update - the people above our sellers, despite apparently needing to complete by end of Sep because their mortgage offer expires are refusing to contribute to our incurred costs by overlapping rent and mortgage to meet their timeline. Ours sellers have been lovely and offered to cover half, but it just feels like we're both being conned by this greedy person above who wants everything on their terms only. Part of me wants to be bloody-mind and say if they're not gonna compromise then we won't agree, but the larger part is just so tired of this nonsense.

It’s tough isn’t it, you want to progress but don’t want to be shafted. Maybe agree with your vendor that this is the final compromise and state that to them as part of it.