prunus
Tick tock.
Yes you can do all those things. If the owners are there it’d probably be polite to ask them, they’re not going to say no.
Buying a home and don't know how anything works
- Thread starter miss direct
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Yes you can do all those things. If the owners are there it’d probably be polite to ask them, they’re not going to say no.
Thora
Differently Ethical
When we first put an offer in at the beginning of March we were told the sellers also had an offer accepted on another house the same day, that was empty, with the same agents, so all really straightforward and ready to go.
Then it turned out the sellers of that house needed to move to Wales so just a short chain. Still ok though.
Today it turns out that there was some issue with a leasehold of a flat further up the chain (WTF!) and it has all fallen through
Estate agent has said not to worry though, our sellers have had another offer accepted today on... an empty house with no chain
Then it turned out the sellers of that house needed to move to Wales so just a short chain. Still ok though.
Today it turns out that there was some issue with a leasehold of a flat further up the chain (WTF!) and it has all fallen through
Estate agent has said not to worry though, our sellers have had another offer accepted today on... an empty house with no chain
cybershot
Well-Known Member
When we first put an offer in at the beginning of March we were told the sellers also had an offer accepted on another house the same day, that was empty, with the same agents, so all really straightforward and ready to go.
Then it turned out the sellers of that house needed to move to Wales so just a short chain. Still ok though.
Today it turns out that there was some issue with a leasehold of a flat further up the chain (WTF!) and it has all fallen through
Estate agent has said not to worry though, our sellers have had another offer accepted today on... an empty house with no chain
sorry to hear but at least it’s not below you that’s fallen as that would be a disaster.
miss direct
misfungled
Solicitor says they anticipate all searches being returned by mid May (some are already back). How long does it usually take post searches?
trashpony
Hag
You definitely don't want to wait until the mains water is pumping out from under your sink at such pressure you can't get your hand in to turn off the tap and you don't know where the stop cock is. Then you might have to run down the street soaking wet, looking for a builder or someone to come and help you find it (under a little manhole cover in the pavement). Don't do that
miss direct
misfungled
Google seems to say anything from 1 week to ??? many weeks. My rent day is the 6th so was hoping to give my month's notice. May be a bit premature. Also I want to get the place painted and have Internet set up before I actually move in properly (I work online so this is essential) so I guess I'll stay in my rented room a while longer...
Cid
Proper break this time
I wouldn’t give your notice until you’ve exchanged at the earliest.
miss direct
misfungled
Yeah...sensible. Perhaps I can have a little hope of handing my notice in on the 6th of June. Uffff never thought all this would take so long, considering there is no chain and I'm a cash buyer.
prunus
Tick tock.
Sadly there is no ‘usually’ :-( The only way to get an idea is to ask your solicitor “are there any other outstanding issues?” and make an assessment from there. For instance - do you know if the sale contract has been drawn up yet? (would imply that there are no outstanding queries). Also have you discussed possible completion dates with the vendor? It can be contracted on an ‘on or before’ basis to give you both some flexibility.
miss direct
misfungled
Solicitor said "we await the replies to our enquiries from the sellers solicitors" - whatever that means...
I will book in another viewing and find out more from the estate agent, who speaks a language I understand.
I will book in another viewing and find out more from the estate agent, who speaks a language I understand.
cybershot
Well-Known Member
As long as everything else is done done and dusted you’ll be ready to exchange (point of no return) a completion date in mind. The completion date is the day you get the keys and can move in. Usually 2-4 weeks after exchange or literally the same day if everything is already out and the sellers and yourself are ready to go and don’t need to arrange movers etc.
If you need movers start getting quotes and book in whoever you’re using. Ensure they have a decent cancellation policy because of something drags on and you haven’t exchanged as potential move date gets closer then you want to be able to re arrange without penalty.
You should be able to work out where you are in the process from this page and will give you an idea of what you have and are yet still to do.
Step By Step Guide To Buying A House - HomeOwners Alliance
Buying a house, particularly for the first time can be daunting. Read our step by step guide checklist for the key stages of buying a home
hoa.org.uk
prunus
Tick tock.
Ok that means potentially further away than nearer. Responses to queries are like fluff in a washing machine, can properly gum up the works. If you can get a list of the unanswered queries from your solicitor you might be able to tell them you don’t require (some of) them answered. By default solicitors will follow a set plan to cover their arses, you can release them from that by explicitly telling them in writing you don’t require xyz. Remember they work for you
(albeit slowly).
cybershot
Well-Known Member
It means some of the stuff they have sent isn’t clear or vague so he’s asked them to clarify. Usually solicitor to solicitor bullshit but probably means the sellers solicitor needs to ask the seller additional questions. Usually nothing to worry about. If they continue to get vague answer you can say you don’t care. Proceed without knowing where the kitchen window key is!!!
miss direct
misfungled
I won't need movers, just a friend or two. Or even just a few taxis. Like I said, I will probably move gradually until I'm all set up to work there.
It must be so frustrating. If I were you I would give myself weekly tasks that will make the move, when it comes around, quicker.
On your next viewing, make sure you know where the stopcock is, where the meters are etc.
Pick a room that you know you could clean in 3 hours enough to move into, with all your stuff you’re living with in your horrible house share. Just in case you can’t bear to stay there a moment longer.
Think about which rooms you’ll clean and decorate once you’ve moved in, in which order.
Speak to or email your chosen internet provider saying ‘ hey I’m miss direct. I’ll be moving soon and will need internet connection as soon as I move in, for work. What can you do to help me with this? What do I need to do? Once you have a reply, or a person’s name, email or ring them the next week saying Hi XX thanks so much for your advice last week. I’m still not there yet but hope to be in in 2 weeks. As I told you, I really will be needing internet ready to go for work. Is there anything else I should do? Keep contact going with them. Get a customer reference number if you can.
Do the same with other services.
In my experience from both retail work and getting services sorted, having some sort of personal connection helps.
I think you're being a bit hasty. It took me 16 months to buy my flat. Shared ownership lease complications plus the seller was using Purple Bricks own solicitors which cost £500. I never did a second viewing. It's probably a good idea because a few things have tripped me up like the boiler and the shower. I'm getting to like it now although being a studio means it gets dirty quickly. Studios are out of fashion but I just tell myself it's a loft
miss direct
misfungled
Ok, but surely it didn't take 16 months from searches? How did you manage waiting that long?
It took 16 months from initial offer, maybe 18. I was in a decent bedsit.
You'll miss the company when you have your own place.
bellaozzydog
rolling turds in glitter
take your time, write a list of stuff you want to do. Unless you are sticking screwdrivers through plaster board or damaging anything you will be fine
estate agent will just hang around disinterestedly. They will probably be the lowest on the estate agent totem pole, maybe even someone from the letting department, they aren’t trying to sell it to you so it’s just a requirement that someone is with you/holds the keys
miss direct
misfungled
I really will not miss the company at all.
miss direct
misfungled
I hope it does for her, but that's pretty much my situation and I've already passed the two month mark.My mum has just had an offer accepted on a 2 bed house, she reckons it'll take 2 months as there is no chain and she's a cash buyer
miss direct
misfungled
In fact I just checked the calendar and today is exactly two months since my offer was accepted.
Thora
Differently Ethical
We are first time buyers so nothing below us luckily.
My dad reckons we should start viewing other properties, both to keep our options open and to keep pressure on our sellers to move ASAP. What do you think?
The house opposite our rented home (been here 5 years and like it) has just come on the market so might go and see it.
Elpenor
Dancing as fast as I can
Please miss direct remember that there is very little you can do to influence the speed of other parties and this includes your own solicitor.
Don't give notice on your place until you’ve exchanged. Also if using removals don’t pay anything until you’ve exchanged.
I know it’s frustrating but I would do my best to not get too worked up about it.
The search results may throw up additional queries which need answering and require more toing and froing by solicitors. Once this is done the agents in the chain will start getting things in place and a removal date will naturally form.
Don't give notice on your place until you’ve exchanged. Also if using removals don’t pay anything until you’ve exchanged.
I know it’s frustrating but I would do my best to not get too worked up about it.
The search results may throw up additional queries which need answering and require more toing and froing by solicitors. Once this is done the agents in the chain will start getting things in place and a removal date will naturally form.
bimble
floofy
I think i mentioned before my friend who had her offer accepted in the first week of January, she has this afternoon, finally, after going half-mad with the solicitors and the whole process, been able to send her deposit and has a date for completion & keys in her hand of 11th may. So that'll be 4 months. None of the delays due to her at all. It does sometimes just take ages.
miss direct
misfungled
At least she was told an average. My solicitor has consistently refused to give any estimates apart from saying that once we knew about search return date things would be clearer.
So poo though. Ridiculous process.
I am going half nuts here. I hadn't shared a home for eight years until I came back to the UK and had no other option. Sharing with randoms is horrible. I don't think I have hugely difficult standards but I do at least clean up after myself, open windows when there's a nasty smell, don't smoke in "the door", making the whole house stink, and throw peoples post away.
So poo though. Ridiculous process.
I am going half nuts here. I hadn't shared a home for eight years until I came back to the UK and had no other option. Sharing with randoms is horrible. I don't think I have hugely difficult standards but I do at least clean up after myself, open windows when there's a nasty smell, don't smoke in "the door", making the whole house stink, and throw peoples post away.
