We recently had our offer accepted on a house in a best-and-final bidding situation. The house is substantial and survey and conveyancing fees will be expensive. We were told by the estate agent that all viewings would stop, but the property would remain on Rightmove and Zoopla until after the survey has been done, as per the vendor’s request. They reassured us no further viewings would take place.
We’ve sent all the necessary documentation—proof of funds and our decision in principle (DIP)—and we emailed the estate agent on Friday asking if they could mark the property as “sold subject to contract” (SSTC) to reflect the commitment from both sides. We also offered for them to speak to our mortgage broker, who confirmed we're serious about proceeding. However, we’ve received no response from the estate agent since then. It was also us that had to chase the estate agent after we got the call that our offer was accepted in order to move things along. The estate agent has a sister company that they push for conveyancing and surveys and they have been in touch and pushy despite the inaction/silence from the estate agent.
While I understand the vendor might want some security, we’re about to spend thousands on a surveyor and solicitors, and without some assurance on their end, it feels a bit risky. AIBU to feel uneasy and want them to take the house off the market (or at least mark it SSTC) now that we've provided everything?
Has anyone else been in a similar situation? Would love some advice on how to handle this!