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Stamp duty deadline - getting existing occupant out in time
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The frustrating part is that they've had several weeks to start looking for suitable accommodation but have only just started looking apparently. We've been informed numerous times that they have to sell and are keen to get going but they seem to be stuck in first gear, possibly as they're elderly (with all due respect).
We do have sufficient savings to pay SDLT but it will leave us with very little left which is obviously not great.0 -
We're talking early Feb so quite a while ago.Thrugelmir said:If there's not a suitable property to rent then no amount of pressure is going to make any difference. How long ago was your offer accepted?0 -
This is different from being motivated. It may be the exact opposite.markelanduk said:...they have to sell...
If external forces are making the sale inevitable, with a move from owner-occupation to tenancy, then it may very well be that they really do not WANT to move, and are - perhaps unconsciously - delaying the inevitable.0
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