Friday August 29, 2008
“I do believe we now have a week off from house stuff,” I said. Sally had emailed to say that she’d just this morning checked up and down the two-transaction ‘chain’ and that everything was ‘progressing normally and satisfactorily’. Sally went on to say she will be ‘taking a break’ next week. I replied, saying thanks, and wishing her a happy break.
We followed that with a swift call to our seller’s agent to let them know, and to inform them that we’ll not be having a formal survey.
“Great,” said Graham. “Let’s make the most of it.”
At that moment, as though the Royal Mail was in cahoots with Sally for the sake of laughter, there came a great THUMP! from the hallway and there on the mat was a slightly tattered manilla envelope containing what could only be documents. Lots of documents. It was addressed to the two of us.
“Will you open it or shall I,” Graham asked.
“Oh, give it here. I’ve done this before. Many times.”
My heart sank, but only a little and only for a moment. The information, contract and transfer documents for both sale and purchase were revealed. We now have all the paper work we need, and more.
“Well, at least we know that Sally’s not in a hurry to get this lot back,” Graham said, full of hope and optimism.
I thought for a moment. “She may not be. I want this lot read, digested, signed, sealed and digested long before next week is out.”
“Okay. You’re right. We’ll do it over the weekend.”
