What happens if the house sells but finances aren't agreed?

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Just that really. We haven't agreed finances as yet. I'm keen to get it done, he's awkward...he wants the house sold and at this stage I'm inclined to agree.

But, what happens to the equity if the house sells before the consent order is done?

You can agree (written signed agreement, not verbal) before the sale to keep the funds with the conveyancing solicitor, if they allow it, until such time as you agree the split. Neither one is allowed to draw on the capital until you both agree.

Thank you.

In my case, the conveyancer solicitor held it until the financial consent order was approved. My divorce solicitor also offered to hold the funds, as did my ex wife’s (if the conveyancer had said no). In our case, though, it was a matter of weeks rather than months.