I’m in the process of purchasing a house and went sale agreed 5 weeks ago. Deposit was paid ASAP, everything mortgage-related has been completed on our side, valuation and survey have been carried out. All is in order.
However, we are still awaiting contracts from their solicitor. I last enquired a week ago and their agent made me feel like a bit of an idiot as he explained that their solicitor was still waiting on the bank to release the deeds. I don’t know what bank they are with.
Can anyone who has bought or sold a house lately give me an indication of approximately how long it took for vendors’ solicitor to receive the deed and issue contracts?
Thank you.