Exchange of Contracts question

theGrinch

My solicitors have finally sent a contract. It looks like a final contract. I haven't seen a draft one!

Do you usually sign this un-witnessed? I ask as there is no direction for it to be witnessed.

Tiglet2

Yes, no witness required for the contract.
You won't have seen a draft contract - this is for the two solicitors involved to agree/disagree before the agreed version is sent to you for signature.

theGrinch

Thanks Tiglet2.

Do I leave the completion date box and deposit space blank?

Apart from 4 pages, I am yet to see the full TA6. Is this normal?

The vendor left the TA10 unsigned. Again should I insist it is signed or does it not matter in the scheme of things?

I would ask my solicitor but it usually takes a 2 or 3 days to get a reply.

hazyjo

theGrinch wrote: »

Do I leave the completion date box and deposit space blank?

Yes. Don't remember them ever not saying that on the form or in an accompanying letter. Give the letter a good read through again just in case there's anything you've missed.

davidmcn

You should do whatever your solicitor has asked you to do. If that was just "sign it", then sign it. Don't start adding witnesses and dates.

Tiglet2

Do not put dates on the contract - the solicitor fills this in
Do not put the deposit - the solicitor fills this in
The solicitor should send a report to you, which will enclose lots of documents about the property for you to read - this will include the Property Info Form
The Fixtures & Contents form should be signed and your solicitor will have raised this as an enquiry and will not exchange until they have a signed copy (should be signed by all sellers). Yes it does matter!