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Timeline to pay deposit

Hello,

Roughly how long after an offer is accepted on a property is the buyer required to pay the deposit? I understand it can vary dramatically but a rough idea would be helpful. I am in Scotland if this makes a difference. Thank you. 

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  • kandfs_mam
    kandfs_mam Posts: 1,053 Forumite
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    edited 21 September 2022 at 9:22PM
    we purchased in July this year- deposit, stamp duty and all fees were due to solicitor 5 working days before completion. We are also in Scotland 
    Mortgage Aug 22 £280,000
    Current mortgage  £28,000

  • Thank you @kandfs_mam
    May I ask long the process was from purchase date to completion?
  • Hi they requested money be paid no later than 1 Working day before completion. Completion took 6 weeks , also in Scotland 
  • Hi they requested money be paid no later than 1 Working day before completion. Completion took 6 weeks , also in Scotland 
    Thank you @Serenity222 Wow...6 weeks is a lot quicker than I was expecting! I guess I'm used to seeing posts about mortgage applications taking an age to be processed.
  • We were 6 weeks from offer accepted to getting the keys 
    Mortgage Aug 22 £280,000
    Current mortgage  £28,000

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