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  • MovingForwards
    MovingForwards Posts: 17,164 Forumite
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    Still have everything crossed for you, hope it goes through ok @renfirsttimebuy
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
  • 120624
    120624 Posts: 45 Forumite
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    Very unexpected email this morning to say that the last query is resolved and to set a completion date to allow 5 working days for funds to come in from the lender. I can’t believe it after having my rant on here last night  :D
  • renfirsttimebuy
    renfirsttimebuy Posts: 156 Forumite
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    I'm supposed to be exchanging today.
    But still not heard from my solictor. I've been awaiting.. sent some messages. Estate agent said they have been in touch and it will happen today.....ahhh this is madness. 
  • MovingForwards
    MovingForwards Posts: 17,164 Forumite
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    @renfirsttimebuy my exchange bead a few minutes to 5pm, still plenty of time yet!
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
  • renfirsttimebuy
    renfirsttimebuy Posts: 156 Forumite
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    Hi everyone....Most stressful and uncertain day. At 4.45 we exchanged!!!! Too tired to speak....going to go a clap for nhs. :) 

    Thank you all for your supporting words especially @MovingForwards
  • MovingForwards
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    Congratulations! I'm so pleased for you 😁
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
  • renfirsttimebuy
    renfirsttimebuy Posts: 156 Forumite
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    I can't believe it worked out....so many calls and email after....keys on 1st June!!! Not paying a month of rent or mortage together :) saved money in these challenging time. 

    So thankful to the estate agent who worked with me at hassling the lawyers. 

    I am certain I do not ever what to exchange again! 
  • 120624
    120624 Posts: 45 Forumite
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    @renfirsttimebuy great news! We’re hopefully exchanging and completing on Thursday, fingers crossed! Then I’ll be onto the renovation forums on here  :#
  • renfirsttimebuy
    renfirsttimebuy Posts: 156 Forumite
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    edited 7 May 2020 at 11:17PM
    @120624 so happy to hear...
    We were suppose to renovate but we have decided to hold tight for now. Hubby has been furlonged but such uncertain times we are thinking it's not wise. Taking advice from here too - get to know the house and then make decisions. 

    Wish times were different and we could do what we planned! 
  • MovingForwards
    MovingForwards Posts: 17,164 Forumite
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    I want to do a few things with mine, the list grows daily but I'm prioritising the order, working to a budget while saving up again. I had never planned to do it all in one go but had a 5 year plan. The one bedroom has been repainted white, the rest of the walls touched up, got one other little section to paint white. Will see how much I've leftover and redo a room at a time. My priority is getting the garden done and it's already coming along nicely.
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
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