So , told today that the house has been signed off by the builders, it's ready, apart from some wardrobes that are to be fitted shortly. This is excellent news. I should be excited. I have seen the flat, flooring and carpets are laid, electrical goods installed, blinds are in etc. Its looking great.
What is not so excellent news is that solicitors are still apparently using communication methods once thought of as old hat in the Dark Ages. I am sure documents are going between law firms painted on the side of livestock and herded around the country in some bizarre Legal/Farming industry tie up. Pork couriers. Could be onto something there- post arrives, and you fancy a bacon sarnie?? I digress.
What is wrong with people picking up the phone? If something is urgent, you call someone right?, and that's only if you cannot go an see them? Email is completely one way- you can send a message but there is no obligation on the other party to even acknowledge the communication let alone reply. If the amount of money charged by solicitors to buy and sell your house isnt enough to power up an email server or switch the phones on, charge me a bit more. Or offer a super speedy service at an extra 20%. See pic below.
I actually think my own solicitor is quite good, its the seller's lawyers that are dragging their heals.
So why are faxes and actual Snail Mail still the preferred method of communication with solicitors? Surely a question could be emailed to another party, called to ask for reply, then followed up with a hard copy in the mail, but relying on just the post seems mad in 2012. I guess it satisfies some sort of legal proof question about who sent what/where/when. Time to update the law then if that is the case.
But get with the program please!
So yes, my house move is still ongoing, no idea when we will exchange but probably in the next week, completion might even happen on the same day. Basic details about the lease, and the management companies, and 'minor' queries are still to be answered. How long does it take to follow a conveyancing process? Who knows.
And yes i am Irritated,41, of Berkshire tonight, but actually want to be Relieved, 42, of Oxfordshire. That sounds nice. Moving in around my birthday would be a nice present.
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