Agreeing a completion date

gazfocus

We also have a slight update today. Our EA phoned this morning to say the solicitors at the bottom of the chain has agreed a way forward. Our buyers now need to get a drawing from a surveyor and as soon as the solicitor has that, we can agree completion dates. We're all eager to complete as soon as possible so fingers and toes crossed the surveyor will be able to supply what's needed fairly quickly. 

Our solicitor has said that usually it takes 5 working days to get redemption statements and drawn down funds from lenders, so hopefully should complete by the end of the month.

angelasocks

TBG01 said:

angelasocks said:

"If their client jumps at the first date put forward, knowing how inconvenient that will be for them, that's on them."

Yes that part is on me, it's not that it's inconvenient it's just I'd rather exchange contracts before the move if only a few days before. 

TBH I didn't want to put the move date off worried that it could keep getting delayed and end up with someone on the chain pulling out.  There are 4 of us trying to arrange a completion date. 

Which again is all on you, but contradicts your earlier post which either directly or indirectly makes out the Solicitor to be in the wrong.

I think you're confusing me with the other poster - I'm not blaming the solicitor it's difficulty getting a 4 party chain to agree a date that is the cause.  I've agreed to a date rather than risk the chain falling apart.

angelasocks

"Our solicitor has said that usually it takes 5 working days to get redemption statements and drawn down funds from lenders, so hopefully should complete by the end of the month. "

Oh good fingers crossed for you

TBG01

angelasocks said:

TBG01 said:

angelasocks said:

"If their client jumps at the first date put forward, knowing how inconvenient that will be for them, that's on them."

Yes that part is on me, it's not that it's inconvenient it's just I'd rather exchange contracts before the move if only a few days before. 

TBH I didn't want to put the move date off worried that it could keep getting delayed and end up with someone on the chain pulling out.  There are 4 of us trying to arrange a completion date. 

Which again is all on you, but contradicts your earlier post which either directly or indirectly makes out the Solicitor to be in the wrong.

I think you're confusing me with the other poster - I'm not blaming the solicitor it's difficulty getting a 4 party chain to agree a date that is the cause.  I've agreed to a date rather than risk the chain falling apart.

Apologies, it was aimed at the other poster.

angelasocks

Apologies, it was aimed at the other poster.    no worries

angelasocks

Got there in the end exchanged 19th July, completed on 21st.   Hectic move and lodging with a friend. Looking for my next house, can't find anything so far.  

gazfocus

angelasocks said:

Got there in the end exchanged 19th July, completed on 21st.   Hectic move and lodging with a friend. Looking for my next house, can't find anything so far.  

Congrats on completing. I’m hoping our completion will be by the end of July following 3 months of delays at the bottom of the chain. Hoping to find out tomorrow. 

angelasocks

Thank you and good luck