How long should the legal part take?

watermelonspring

My solicitor only gives very bland responses when I ask for an update, basically saying each time ‘I’ll update you when I need to’. How long is this part expected to take in the current climate? There is no chain. The property is in good repair with no known big legal problems with the lease etc. It just feels never ending. 

Comms69

3-6 months

watermelonspring

Comms69 said:

3-6 months

Wow really? 3-6 months?! 

So we probably won’t move in until mid next year. I had no idea it would take this long. We’re in quite a hurry to move. I wonder whether we should just pull out and rent somewhere else and then buy when things get back to normal. 

Falafels

watermelonspring said:

Comms69 said:

3-6 months

Wow really? 3-6 months?! 

So we probably won’t move in until mid next year. I had no idea it would take this long. We’re in quite a hurry to move. I wonder whether we should just pull out and rent somewhere else and then buy when things get back to normal. 

Things won't be 'back to normal' for a very long time. Why are you in such a hurry?

NameUnavailable

A report in the Sunday Times the other week said that an average at present was 5 months, obviously every case is different and with no chain it should be quicker than average. How long has it been going so far? Everything is taking much longer due to Covid and homeworking etc.

watermelonspring

NameUnavailable said:

A report in the Sunday Times the other week said that an average at present was 5 months, obviously every case is different and with no chain it should be quicker than average. How long has it been going so far? Everything is taking much longer due to Covid and homeworking etc.

The solicitor only started two weeks ago because the sale was put on hold after we made an offer. I know that a mortgage offer is only valid for 6 months, so I’m really worried about what’s going to happen after. 

watermelonspring

Falafels said:

watermelonspring said:

Comms69 said:

3-6 months

Wow really? 3-6 months?! 

So we probably won’t move in until mid next year. I had no idea it would take this long. We’re in quite a hurry to move. I wonder whether we should just pull out and rent somewhere else and then buy when things get back to normal. 

Things won't be 'back to normal' for a very long time. Why are you in such a hurry?

We have a tenancy that is expiring early next year. It’s going to be hard to find a place to rent on a monthly contract (we’ve tried) and my current landlord wants a fixed term tenancy only. 

moneysavinghero

Does not matter what your landlord wants. Once you fixed term ends you will automatically go onto a monthly. Only way landlord  could then get you out is by giving you 6 months notice.

Falafels

watermelonspring said:

Falafels said:

watermelonspring said:

Comms69 said:

3-6 months

Wow really? 3-6 months?! 

So we probably won’t move in until mid next year. I had no idea it would take this long. We’re in quite a hurry to move. I wonder whether we should just pull out and rent somewhere else and then buy when things get back to normal. 

Things won't be 'back to normal' for a very long time. Why are you in such a hurry?

We have a tenancy that is expiring early next year. It’s going to be hard to find a place to rent on a monthly contract (we’ve tried) and my current landlord wants a fixed term tenancy only. 

If the worst comes to the worst, you may find you can stay on. More information here: https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/private_renting/renewing_your_private_tenancy

penners324

So don't give notice on the tenancy agreement until you've exchanged contracts on the purchase.

watermelonspring

moneysavinghero said:

Does not matter what your landlord wants. Once you fixed term ends you will automatically go onto a monthly. Only way landlord  could then get you out is by giving you 6 months notice.

I have heard that but it seems quite confrontational to refuse to sign a fixed tenancy but continue to live there against her wishes. I don’t want to be *that* tenant.