Tick Tock

So we've been reasonably ecstatic ever since we heard we were going to be proud homeowners. Reasonably so because we're worried about getting gazumped, have no idea what comes next and have already argued about money once.

Turns out that once solicitors are instructed the mortgages need to be arranged. I phoned our mortgage advisor and found out that the mortage arrangement would cost a grand and then the survey (house is centuries old, so we're playing it safe with a full survey) is £1,510. At least the valuation and survey will be coming back quick!

The next thing was to agree the date of exchange (where deposit of 10% gets paid), we're trying for 17 July, just before the Hubs' 30th. Completion will be on 17th Aug if all goes to plan. The way I see it we'll have at least six weeks of build so will hand in notice on our current pad on the day we exchange, and then hope there are no delays.