Re: Avergae time from sale agrred to close the deal
Are you moving from rented accommodation? Do you need to give notice?
Have you organised your funds? If you don't already have loan approval, you need to apply now. It can take several weeks for a loan offer to show and then 2-6 weeks to provide everything to your lender.
Is the house you are buying empty? Or are there still people living there? Where are they moving to? How long will it take them to find somewhere else?
In addition to title being in order (and the solicitor will look after that), its two things:
1. You have money to close. You have to have closing funds plus stamp duty ( if applicable) and solicitors fees and outlays.
2. Vendor can give you vacant possession.
I think you should approach the EA and ask them for an approximate time frame for the vendors. Do not commit to anything without checking with your own solicitor and telling him/her about your funds situation. Your solicitor will be able to give you a more detailed idea once they know about your circumstances.
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