Hi there kmck,
Yes I was there more than likely, I was there on my own though until my girlfriend came at 5pm. We also put deposit down, and have SO Application going through at the moment also.
About 2 and half weeks ago, we got our provisional approval already from the Shared Ownership, were dealing with chap called Dave. I dont know where I was in the queue on the day, I was after the guy who was getting hitched. Think I was actually 7th or something like that, got the one I want anyway.
Back to SO, we got work on the 17th that we were approved, and now we have been told we wont hear anything for another 5 weeks, so another 3 left before we hear. Its bad because I'm passing the place every single day, its killing me not been able to get inside.
Emma is in there like a year I think, or maybe just since Christmas I think. I knew at the viewing that EBS weren't going to give us the mortgage due to the current climate so started getting in all the SO docs, what a pain that was.
I'm glad to be in contact with someone who was at same viewing as me, maybe we can keep each other posted on the others application process.
I did my snag like the week after we chose the house, but havent been called to do the de-snag.
Apparently because its AH property, its supposed to make the SO process quicker, however some people were waiting 6 months as you can see in the forum here.
From the time I got approval they advised another 10-12 weeks for closure of the sale. I did foundation maths so dont ask me to calculate but if Im right then the move in date isnt until the end of September. I dont care really, as I mainly wanted to be there before christmas. I must admit the waiting around is really getting to me, , , cant stop thinking about what we are gonna do to the place and so on. Can I ask what number you picked. I think theres still nobody in numbers 2-7 and13-15 or something. I picked number 7.
Emma got normal EBS mortgage so her time will differ to ours I think. Im just hoping everything goes plain sailing once the legal department gets back to me. I'm going to have to look for solicitor for the home declaration to be signed.
Do keep me updated, nice to meet you neighbour
- Trevor