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Trying to Move House/Flat

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LindsD Nov 2024 4:22pm, 27 Nov 2024 71,237 posts	Quote Pin LindsD Thank you
Mrs Jigs (Luverlylegs) Nov 2024 4:36pm, 27 Nov 2024 45,153 posts	Quote Pin Mrs Jigs (Luverlylegs) Meanwhile, my friend who is also moving to Derbyshire has had a strange spanner in the works. Their solicitor has just informed them that their buyer has only put down 6k deposit instead of 43k, they should have exchanged contracts today!
Meglet Nov 2024 5:06pm, 27 Nov 2024 25,332 posts	Quote Pin Meglet That does not sound good. Surely the agents and solicitors had proof of funds?
jennywren Nov 2024 5:10pm, 27 Nov 2024 17,884 posts	Quote Pin jennywren That’s not uncommon but should have been agreed in advance (assuming the rest of the funds are coming from mortgage funding)
LindsD Nov 2024 5:18pm, 27 Nov 2024 71,241 posts	Quote Pin LindsD Yeah we had a lowish deposit from our buyer but it was agreed up front.
jennywren Nov 2024 5:20pm, 27 Nov 2024 17,885 posts	Quote Pin jennywren Sounds like miscommunication
Mrs Jigs (Luverlylegs) Nov 2024 5:40pm, 27 Nov 2024 45,161 posts	Quote Pin Mrs Jigs (Luverlylegs) Ok, thank you both, I will share that with my friend (Koala Kerry)
LindsD Nov 2024 8:54am, 29 Nov 2024 71,269 posts	Quote Pin LindsD Apparently our vendors are waiting for their new mortgage offer to be approved. Which slightly begs the question why was the estate agent chasing us earlier this week. FFS. So no exchange yet
northernslowcoach Nov 2024 8:56am, 29 Nov 2024 19,897 posts	Quote Pin northernslowcoach Oh Linds, so frustrating We had new photos done yesterday to relaunch
LindsD Nov 2024 8:57am, 29 Nov 2024 71,271 posts	Quote Pin LindsD Crossing everything for you. If we don't exchange before Friday it messes up our flat notice period