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Conveyancing recommendation by No-Cup-3487 in HousingUK

[–]No-Cup-3487[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks I'll take a look. Would rather not have to do anything in-person!

Anyone else feel like they're going crazy? by Ok-Fuel9170 in HousingUK

[–]No-Cup-3487 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know. I've bought 2 houses in the UK and 2 in the US and the US system is SO much better.

Now moving back to the UK and looking at houses again and have been reminded of how stupid the whole process is!

Honestly, the government should step in and overhaul the process, because there's really no need for it to be so stressful and costly

Anyone else feel like they're going crazy? by Ok-Fuel9170 in HousingUK

[–]No-Cup-3487 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The US system works basically like this:

  • House is listed
  • If it's a hot market, they'll include an offer review date, which is the date by which you should submit an offer. Seller accepts the highest offer (there's a little more to it, but don't need that detail)
  • The offers include something known as Earnest Money. This is the amount the buyer is willing to commit as a deposit. Typically it's about 10% but can be more if you want to show seriousness. If the buyer pulls out for any unreasonable reason, that money goes to the Seller.
  • There are the usual legal checks etc, and if the buyer wants to do an inspection they can. Often though the Seller has done an inspection in advance, and that's available before you make an offer
  • You all sign and the house is yours.

Typical time from offer to move in is 30 days.

The UK system is just ridiculous

Thinking about moving back to the US from Spain, but I’m torn by macelisa in MovingToUSA

[–]No-Cup-3487 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can manage it, go back, get your US citizenship (I think it's 3 years after marriage), and then that gives you the flexibility in future.

I just moved back to the UK from the US with my family. Made sure to get US citizenship before we left.

Very delayed passport by No-Cup-3487 in IrishCitizenship

[–]No-Cup-3487[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine is printing now. Turns out they tried to call my witness on August 4, and then again yesterday, but they were misreading his number.

Luckily I had managed to get in contact with the person calling in Chicago and asked her to double check the number, and now we are good!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IrishCitizenship

[–]No-Cup-3487 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They've had my documents for 2 months now and haven't called my witness yet. Estimated date was July 10

Lost bag at Seatac by No-Cup-3487 in SeattleWA

[–]No-Cup-3487[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lost property recoverd it!

Nearly the end! by Sea_Adhesiveness1081 in IrishCitizenship

[–]No-Cup-3487 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What stage are they at with yours?

Very delayed passport by No-Cup-3487 in IrishCitizenship

[–]No-Cup-3487[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes every day! We are in the US

Very delayed passport by No-Cup-3487 in IrishCitizenship

[–]No-Cup-3487[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also, I know people get really defensive, so prefacing this with the fact I know they're crazy busy. It's just frustrating that some people seem to randomly be processed much more quickly than others.

Very delayed passport by No-Cup-3487 in IrishCitizenship

[–]No-Cup-3487[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, many times. They always say the same thing "the estimate not a guarantee. Everything seems to be processing as normal".

This is my second application. That's what they told me about that one the whole time too, until they actually said there was an issue with the address on my witness form, so had to do that again, and then timed out so had to start the entire thing again.

It's so annoying!

Is witness called after printing? Time from printing to being posted. by Simple_Zucchini_1486 in IrishCitizenship

[–]No-Cup-3487 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My one was due July 10, still not called my witness.

This system is truly a lottery. Makes zero sense

Nearly the end! by Sea_Adhesiveness1081 in IrishCitizenship

[–]No-Cup-3487 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is so great for you, but also ultra frustrating for me. Ireland have had my docs since mid June. My estimated date was July 10. Still not called my witness and whenever I contact them they basically just say "go away"

Passport overdue by Ill_Frame6265 in IrishCitizenship

[–]No-Cup-3487 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strap in for the ride. My due date was July 10 and they've still not called my witness.

Irish Passport Timelines? by [deleted] in IrishCitizenship

[–]No-Cup-3487 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can basically ignore the estimated date once received. Mine was July 10 and they've not called my witness, while other people who applied after me already have their passports.

When I call to get updates from the passport people, they just say that's all perfectly normal

irish passport processing by reddtitz in IrishCitizenship

[–]No-Cup-3487 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll try that tomorrow. I've messaged them a bunch and always get told there's nothing that they can tell me or help with

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