I was wondering about this too. We're about two weeks away from signing contracts and handing over contract deposit on a house in a new development that won't be ready for months. But we're starting to get a leeeeetle cold-feetish and wondering if we're rushing it. But since we've appointed the solicitor and all, would we have to pay him if we pulled out? The majority of the work is done before closing, right? I don't mind paying for work done - that's only fair - but I really hope if we do change our minds we won't have to pay out a few grand for word done!! Anyone gone through this?