Closing a house purchase - how does it work?

[HelloJed]

Hi all,

Apologies if there's already been a post about this (I couldn't find one) but we're closing the sale on our new apartment soon, and I'm not sure where this will/should happen.

I heard that the meeting is always held in the builder's solicitor's office - if true, will be a pain, cos I work in town and the bf works in Sandyford, while the solicitor's office is in Swords.

Is it possible that our solicitor can hand over the cheque, etc on our behalf, and then we sign the contracts in his office instead later? Has anyone done this before?

Cheers y'all, and many thanks in advance!

 

[Sarah W]

Re: Closing

It can be held wherever is convenient for you - depending on the lender you don't necessarily have to be present, you can just collect the keys from the estate agent or builder when the money has gone through. Talk to your solicitor about it.

Good luck in your new home!

Sarah

www.rea.ie

 

[Lauren]

Re: Closing

I closed recently and didn't need to be there..I just signed the deeds a few days later at my solicitors office...