We are buying a house privately from acquaintances and made them a verbal offer a few days ago which they accepted. We have instructed our solicitor, who is a family member, my mother in law used him recently to sell her aunt's house and this all went smoothly.
I have not done this before so not sure what to expect. I am just a bit disappointed that we instructed him two days ago and when I called him today it turns out he has not even contacted their solicitors yet. I explained that at present all we have is a verbal contract and we would like a more formal agreement before we get on and organise and pay for surveys etc - we all want to move as quickly as we can. I asked if he could contact them today though felt I was being a bit pushy! Also, he didn't really give me any advice about when to organise a survey so I am not sure whether to get on and do this or wait till have got a draft contract.
Am a complete novice at this so maybe my expectations are unrealistic and I am being very annoying! Would appreciate some advice from any seasoned house buyers or solicitors re what to expect! TIA