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Will lockdown affect house move?
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There isn't (yet) any legislation defining what's "essential" - and may well not be by Thursday. In the meantime the new stuff announced last night is all (as far as I am aware) merely "strong advice", not mandatory.aestivus said:My solicitor says she classes a house move as essential travel so believes we're still going ahead for Thursday. I'm not sure I'll really 100% believe it until it actually happens, though.4 -
Thisdavidmcn said:There isn't (yet) any legislation defining what's "essential" - and may well not be by Thursday. In the meantime the new stuff announced last night is all (as far as I am aware) merely "strong advice", not mandatory.1 -
Spoke to my EA and solicitor this morning (we are due to complete on 30th, contracts already exchanged). EA were very relaxed and told us not to worry we would still be allowed to move, we just need to pick up keys directly from seller at the house. Our solicitor says legally we are still bound to the 30th and they have the capability to go ahead with that but were reluctant to give out any further info at this stage. Not convinced either way at the moment! The sellers currently live in the property so will likely depend on their ability /willingness to move i’d imagine!1
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Fine, I've deleted it ... thought a bit of humour might be appreciated in these times.big_vern said:can you not see this is a serious thread with people under extreme stress who want help/advice/answers for this specific issue. You are neither clever nor funny and I would ask admins to remove your post. save it for facepalm or twatter1 -
Im currently due to exchange any day, extremely stressed etc and for what its worth i thought it was pretty funny!sleepyjones said:
Fine, I've deleted it ... thought a bit of humour might be appreciated in these times.big_vern said:can you not see this is a serious thread with people under extreme stress who want help/advice/answers for this specific issue. You are neither clever nor funny and I would ask admins to remove your post. save it for facepalm or twatter1 -
I've just got a phone call that I've completed! The solicitors said that any removal company already booked should go ahead.3
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I think most people that are even reading this thread are affected by the whole "moving" issue or the chances are we wouldn't be reading it (including myself!) ... we're all stressed and of course, understand that it's a serious issue for a lot of people.
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mrsmortgage said:I've just got a phone call that I've completed! The solicitors said that any removal company already booked should go ahead.Congrats!! That’s great news!!0
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I've just been told it's all systems go for tomorrow. FML thought it was off!!! You couldn't make it up!I am a Protection Adviser. You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Protection Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice. Please do not send PMs asking for one-to-one-advice, or representation.1
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Although I'll still wait for the fat lady to singI am a Protection Adviser. You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Protection Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice. Please do not send PMs asking for one-to-one-advice, or representation.0
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