You are reading a single comment by @bobble and its replies.
Click here to read the full conversation.
bobble-
Effectively, yes. Either both parties can sign the same contract, or each can sign their own copy and exchange them. Basically the same.
Unless the documents that each side signs and exchanges are different. Then it's party time for the litigation lawyers, salty tears for the conveyancers, and squeaky bum time for the insurers. And, yes, it has happened.
Brommers
No. Not even when accepted, unless signed and in writing. Section 2 of the Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989.