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Fleabag123 · 13/08/2019 15:38

Argh - so after talking completion dates we still don’t know when we can exchange!!

The Land Registry thing we need which we should have had “by the start of this week at the latest” is nowhere to be seen. Chasing again.
@Blobby10 that sounds awful, agree it’s gutting to lose £630 but better to know now! I believe you could ask the sellers to pay half the survey costs since they’ll be benefitting if you give them the report

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Violetroselily · 13/08/2019 15:39

My firm but fair email this morning has worked - they have agreed to meet me halfway on the costs.

Glad I slept on it and didnt send the angrier version last night

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HeronLanyon · 13/08/2019 16:15

violet rose lily well done. I’m in the midst of a tricky sale and I had to actually say out loud to myself ‘sleep on it then send it’ recently. I too was glad I redrafted it the next morning. Whole process is draining and stressful - it pays to take a breather wherever possible.

Blobby10 · 13/08/2019 16:15

@Giraffey1 that sounds a very messy way to do business!! All the agents I've used have given me a price that includes everything. Latest one was 1% of sale price plus VAT. The only time I've been asked to pay more was when we sold a much bigger house which was classed as 'executive' and warranted a big flashy brochure with extra pics. That was £500 which I wish we hadn't spent but hey ho - it seemed the right idea at the time

@Fleabag123 It probably won't be any comfort to you but I've often found the exchange date is agreed after the completion date - its almost as though having the 'final' date gives all parties the proverbial kick up the backside to get stuff sorted! Our next door neighbours recently exchanged the day before they were moving out - couldn't change this date as movers booked, house packed up and she just said 'tough, exchange on this date' and they did. She is fierce though!

I would love to ask the sellers to pay half the survey cost but I won't because a) I'm a pushover and b) I want the estate agent to be nice and hurry my sale through . But thank you for saying I could - it makes me feel better knowing that . Viewing two more houses tonight and one tomorrow so fingers crossed.

Blobby10 · 13/08/2019 16:16

@Violetroselily well done!!! i've done the same before and its definitely the way to go for results

KnobJockey · 13/08/2019 19:00

@Fleabag123 we're in almost exactly the same position. Documdnts from a solar panel company have been sent to our sellers solicitor, which need to go to land registry. Our solicitor has agreed to file them afterwards to save time. Literally the only thing she needs is confirmation that the deed has arrived at the other solicitors, and she can apply for our mortgage funds. The solar panel company apparently sent it on the 5th but it still hasn't arrived! A completion date of the 21st was provisionally agreed, the sellers seller is going on holiday on the 22nd for 2 weeks, we need to be out of our rental for the 12th September, and I'm due to have a baby on the 17th September. Hurry uppppppp!!

Any idea how long it normally takes for funds to arrive when requested? Ours is the only mortgage in a short chain of 3.

Ellieboolou27 · 13/08/2019 19:39

@MrBobLobLaw sorry that's awful news
@Violetroselily how you felt last night is how I feel today, so so fed up, agents said buyer wants to view the flat again, WHY? Would she need to view again at this late stage?!!!

I feel like drafting an email saying we will pull out if no exchange by next cut Wednesday, then I fret she's going to pull out as she wants another viewing. Once we have sold and brought I am NEVER moving again 😫

Ellieboolou27 · 13/08/2019 19:44

@Fleabag123 that sounds strange, isn't exchange date prior to completion? I am so scared our buyer is having a wobble and I just don't think I can take anymore of the stress.

We've been paying rent and mortgage (plus c/tax and service charges) since January with no rental and most of our savings have been swallowed up due to bloody buyers Farting about 🤬

Giraffey1 · 13/08/2019 20:34

Why do we have such a crappy, flaw-filled system here in the UK? There are so many problems and unnecessary hurdles - I dint understand why it doesn’t get a proper overhaul.

I’m so sorry for everyone who is having difficulties x

ravenshope · 13/08/2019 20:49

well done Violetroselily!

My neck seized up a week ago. Now my lower back is killing me.

Do you pay removal men cash, does anyone know?

Ellieboolou27 · 13/08/2019 20:51

@Giraffey1 agreed! The whole process of buying and selling is disgusting, no protection and bills could run into thousands if a buyer / seller simply changes their minds.

our agents (we went multi) agreed 1% inc VAT no hidden extras and photos included. One was an independent (which we have sold through) other was a huge high street branch.

Fleabag123 · 13/08/2019 21:48

@Ellieboolou27 you usually suggest a mutually convenient completion date prior to exchange if exchange is imminent as it should be in our case - as @Blobby10 says it sometimes gets people to push harder to make it happen!

So sorry again that people are still struggling. Glad to hear of some progress @Violetroselily - and agree always better to sleep on the angry email!

Ellieboolou27 · 13/08/2019 22:00

@Fleabag123 oh I didn't know that! I'm really not sure how much more I can take

Fleabag123 · 14/08/2019 00:57

@Ellieboolou27, oh I feel you, I’m so utterly fed up too.
Let’s hope this is the final push for both of us xx

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Violetroselily · 14/08/2019 05:41

@KnobJockey my solicitor told me it can be up to 5 days for funds once requested, but it doesn't usually take that long.

@Ellieboolou27 hopefully its not a wobble and your buyer just wants to take measurements?

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Ellieboolou27 · 14/08/2019 07:53

@Violetroselily I really hope so!

KnobJockey · 14/08/2019 10:27

@Violetroselily thanks, I've just emailed again and she says there's still enough time and she's chasing hourly herself, but I'm pregnant, anxious, feeling poorly and just want something good to focus on!

Mildura · 14/08/2019 11:40

@Blobby10
It probably won't be any comfort to you but I've often found the exchange date is agreed after the completion date - its almost as though having the 'final' date gives all parties the proverbial kick up the backside to get stuff sorted!

I think I get what you're trying to say.
Exchange can only take place once all parties in the chain agree upon a completion date.

Once all legal matters are concluded, all contracts signed, deposits lodged and a completion date settled on, then exchange can take place.

Exchange doesn't happen on a date that has been pre-agreed as such, it happens on the earliest date that all of the above has been dealt with.

Blobby10 · 14/08/2019 12:23

@Mildura you put it so much more eloquently than I did!!

On another topic, does anyone else want to join me under a blanket as they don't want to be an adult anymore and want someone else to take over for a bit?!!! Just put an offer in on another house and waiting to hear back.......................................

MrBobLobLaw · 14/08/2019 14:22

Why oh why do EAs keep you hanging around so much?! We put in our offer on Thursday and still haven't had word from the vendors.

I just hate all the waiting and hoping you'll get a call of good news! and then going to bed disappointed that today wasn't the day but feeling sure that tomorrow it'll all be sorted. I jus want to know!

Also wtf with these vendors who put their house up for sale then go on holiday immediately.. it's happened to us twice now?!

Sorry but I just had to rant.

Ellieboolou27 · 14/08/2019 14:24

@Blobby10 yes!!!! I feel exactly the same. I'm done with responsibility

I called agents (why do they never call when your waiting for an update and they have one)!!!! They said buyers solicitor was waiting for the EICP electrical certificate and they are ready to go. I've just emailed it over to them so fingers crossed we can exchange imminently.

My girls are at holiday club so I'm going to have a sleep as I've been so stressed.

Blobby10 · 14/08/2019 14:54

@Ellieboolou27 Yippeee!!! keeping everything crossed for you that exchange is imminent. I'm waiting for a response to the offer I placed this morning for a property I saw (and fell in love with!!) last night. Going to see another one tonight and hopefully tomorrow as determined not to get my hopes up too much.
@MrBobLobLaw don't understand those sort of vendors tbh although I suppose they know that the house will be clean and tidy for viewings for two weeks whilst they are away!! But surely you would stay in contact? Must be so frustrating for you - I'm only waiting to hear about an offer placed this morning and struggling to focus at work as I'm on tenterhooks hoping it will be accepted.

MrBobLobLaw · 14/08/2019 15:12

Well fuck. Our offer was rejected and they went with the other buyers. There's no chance we'll be moving before this baby is born. This whole process has worn me down.

HeronLanyon · 14/08/2019 15:14

mrbob so sorry. You know in months you will look back and it will be ok but right now I completely understand it is gutting.

Ellieboolou27 · 14/08/2019 15:28

@MrBobLobLaw I'm so sorry that is shit.
@Blobby10 thanks - I couldn't sleep in the end, once we've exchanged I will feel a huge weight off my shoulders.

@dimmu how is everything going your end? Have you been getting viewings?