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To withdraw from the sale or not?

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MotherOfRatios · 25/01/2025 22:22

Maybe asking the question suggests it's time but hey! Open to suggestions.

I went under offer in June 2024 it was hard to get a slot for the mortgage evaluation but I figured that's normal because it was summer. In November I discovered the sellers solicitors had been off sick and almost no work had been done on the file the estate agent was reluctant to step in and say c'mon sort it. The seller is older and not the type to push as she struggles with the tech of everything (EAs words). We had an issue with the survey as well. December comes we have exchange and completion dates for January.

The EA was reluctant to let me have a pre exchange eventually a face time viewing happened the seller was not packed or packing up 2 weeks ago

On Friday I was notified our completion wasn't happening and further up the same and me decided on the 31st I checked with the EA she said she's fine but it's not convenient and I thought you're lying, the EA have a habit of lying.

The 10th of February has been floated around but my mortgage offer expires on the 31st and it can't be extended the bank have said no.

My head says pull out due to the impact on my mental health (I'm not sleeping etc) but my gut says Im best to put a new application in as there's nothing this cheap and that ticks my boxes on the market in London.

But if anyone has any wisdom please share!

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Gekko21 · 27/01/2025 14:04

We are all rooting for you @MotherOfRatios

MotherOfRatios · 27/01/2025 14:07

I just want a good nights sleep!

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MotherOfRatios · 27/01/2025 15:00

Still no news I rang the EA who put the phone down on me

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harriethoyle · 27/01/2025 15:07

When all this is over @MotherOfRatios complain to the EA head office/director - I did that a few years ago and got £750 from them.

DowntonNabby · 27/01/2025 15:07

MotherOfRatios · 27/01/2025 15:00

Still no news I rang the EA who put the phone down on me

Seriously?! Did they know it was you? That's appalling.

MotherOfRatios · 27/01/2025 15:08

harriethoyle · 27/01/2025 15:07

When all this is over @MotherOfRatios complain to the EA head office/director - I did that a few years ago and got £750 from them.

I kick started the complaint process this morning as I've had enough

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MotherOfRatios · 27/01/2025 15:08

DowntonNabby · 27/01/2025 15:07

Seriously?! Did they know it was you? That's appalling.

Yup she just put the phone down

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MotherOfRatios · 27/01/2025 15:15

I'm beginning to panic now

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DowntonNabby · 27/01/2025 15:32

MotherOfRatios · 27/01/2025 15:15

I'm beginning to panic now

Deep breath. It might all still come together. But if it doesn't, something better will come along. I'm typing this sitting in my dream home which wasn't the one we initially wanted to buy. That house fell through after we also got dicked about by the seller. I was devastated, because at the time it was all we could afford. But then this house popped up and even though it needed work, it was cheap enough that we had the budget to do it. Now I am SO glad the other one fell through.

So, if the worst does happen today, it won't be the end of you finding the right home. It really won't.

MotherOfRatios · 27/01/2025 16:11

My manager has told me to log off as I had a panic attack in my 1-1 she's also told me to just withdraw from the sale

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DowntonNabby · 27/01/2025 16:18

MotherOfRatios · 27/01/2025 16:11

My manager has told me to log off as I had a panic attack in my 1-1 she's also told me to just withdraw from the sale

Oh OP, no property is worth damaging your mental health over! Your boss is absolutely right, you should withdraw.

Give it until 5pm, speak to your solicitor, then text the EA to say you are pulling out. Just say "Please take this message as confirmation that I have withdrawn from the purchase of the property at xxxx (then put address). My solicitor will further confirm this in writing in the morning."

Definitely don't ring them! They don't deserve the courtesy after putting the phone down on them earlier. So bloody rude.

Then put your phone on silence for the evening so the EA cannot badger you.

Do you drink? Because a bucket of wine might be in order this evening!

Amaranthasweetandfair · 27/01/2025 16:21

You might as well wait til 5pm but if you don't exchange today it doesnt sound like you ever will.

Lobsterteapot · 27/01/2025 16:32

Sounds so stressful op. Sending good vibes

MotherOfRatios · 27/01/2025 16:49

I've exchanged 😅😅🥂🥂🥂

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DowntonNabby · 27/01/2025 16:52

MotherOfRatios · 27/01/2025 16:49

I've exchanged 😅😅🥂🥂🥂

Oh my god, that's amazing! I honestly didn't think it was going to happen!

When are you due to complete?

Gekko21 · 27/01/2025 16:54

Wow, ultimatums work it seems. Massive well done. When is the completion date?

MotherOfRatios · 27/01/2025 16:54

DowntonNabby · 27/01/2025 16:52

Oh my god, that's amazing! I honestly didn't think it was going to happen!

When are you due to complete?

Friday

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DowntonNabby · 27/01/2025 16:56

MotherOfRatios · 27/01/2025 16:54

Friday

That's fantastic – congratulations on becoming a homeowner! Happy packing! x

MotherOfRatios · 27/01/2025 16:57

Gekko21 · 27/01/2025 16:54

Wow, ultimatums work it seems. Massive well done. When is the completion date?

I think it's more the fact I complained to area manager and she took over this morning and I think rollocked them all

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MotherOfRatios · 27/01/2025 16:57

DowntonNabby · 27/01/2025 16:56

That's fantastic – congratulations on becoming a homeowner! Happy packing! x

All my stuff is in storage! I honestly didn't think I'd ever do it in London at 26

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Lefthanddownnumberone · 27/01/2025 17:00

I’ve followed your journey. Omg well done well done well done.

takeaway Friday night well done!! 👏

BingoDingoDog · 27/01/2025 17:03

Oh my, what a thread. Hope it all goes smoothly from now on.

Gazelda · 27/01/2025 17:08

Oh what fantastic news!

Wishing you many happy years in your new home.

Fridgemanageress · 27/01/2025 17:09

MotherOfRatios · 27/01/2025 12:30

My solicitor can be a nuisance, but they're not that bad. I can't exchange&complete on the same day.

We couldn’t exchange and complete on the same day either.

Abra1t · 27/01/2025 17:10

MotherOfRatios · 27/01/2025 16:49

I've exchanged 😅😅🥂🥂🥂

I am so pleased for you! Congratulations’

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