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Different completion dates in same chain?

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  • ChilliBob
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    The former of you suggestions, same day exchange, staggered (slightly) completion. The scenario you highlighted at the end would be a right nightmare! 
  • AnotherJoe
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    edited 30 May 2021 at 9:50AM
    I think the only issue you'd have with that is making sure the conveyancers understood what you wanted. I can see a lot especially cheaper "conveyancing factories" automatically assuming same date throughout the chain whatever you told them. So just check and double check. 
  • ChilliBob
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    Thankfully I'm using a local solicitor who does this and other stuff, and I've been able to speak to him a couple of times, which I think will work on my favour for something slightly non vanilla. 
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