13 Days until removal vans arrive....No missives concluded yet

[NanaPurple]

Scared and anxious. What is happening with the housing market in Scotland these days? Have bought and sold many times. Always had missives signed at least 6 weeks before the moving date. 13 days to go and no sign that anything is coming to a conclusion. We have provided everything the buyer has asked for. Their offer was made in September last year and they agreed the moving date so far in advance that we felt comfortable everything would proceed as before. In the past we could comfortably pack up our home, inform everyone of the moving date, get a postal redirect etc etc.. but this time we are thinking that we have to do all of these things and may have to undo them. Why are things so different nowadays? Do house buyers not realise the amount of time it takes to pack up and move? Sorry, just feeling extremely stressed out and don't know why anyone would move ever again if this is what you have to suffer.

Can you give a deadline and threaten to withdraw and remarket if they don’t conclude? Only do this though if you are willing to take the chance they’ll do it!

Yes, we have given a deadline after which time we will withdraw. It is not a threat it is a necessity. Partly for financial reasons but also to have a definite end to the stress. We want to move but this is beyond a joke.

We got in touch with our EA and they have also tried to move things along but our buyers lawyer seems to be very, very laid back. They hope to get to it this week!!!!!

Have you moved OP?

Move happened. Getting the EA involved seemed to get some action. I think they were concerned that they would lose their large fee if the sale fell through. Never ever again. Miserable time.