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I didn't think the year long trying to sell/buy debacle could get any worse but it has.
Our solicitor has gone dark on us and not replied to any communication since yesterday afternoon when finally a crucial sentence was amended in a document and we could exchange.
Above mentioned document had some typo's we spotted and a sentence was repeated twice, we outlined those errors and asked if there was anything else to stop the exchange tomorrow (today), there shouldn't be as all 3 parties involved are chomping at the bit.
No reply yesterday and no reply today despite us asking to be updated with what is going on.
I have lost count of the times i have said "we are supposed to exchange tomorrow" but this time i have to add 'if we don't then our buyer will run out of time, a new mortgage deal will be too expensive and our seller will pull the plug and put the flat back to rental'.
Over 6 months to get a simple FTB-seller/buyer-vacant property job done but their abysmal attitude and attention to detail means they have likely killed the move with their unprofessionalism.
At least this time round the frustration/waiting will be over by Monday morning one way or another.
Absolutely livid at the stress they have caused and the £6k+ we will end up paying for that privilege.