Owning your own home

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neu

Had my offer accepted on a leasehold flat nearly 2 months ago, but have had no progress form the seller's solicitors.

The agent informs me that they are waiting for a new lease from the Land Registry. My solicitor says this is just a formality, and they can't begin their work till it's done.

Is this a common experience? Is the Land Registry swamped at the moment or something?

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GOAThac in reply to @neu

That timeline doesn't look acceptable from the outside.

Leasehold buying/selling always seem difficult, yours seems extra painful.

Have you had searches done yet?

Land Registry can expedite stuff, when did a solicitor request it?

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neu in reply to @GOAThac

Have you had searches done yet?

Land Registry can expedite stuff, when did a solicitor request it?

No searches to my knowledge. My solicitor said they can't do anything till the seller's solicitor contacts them, which hasn't even happened yet.

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