Thanks for that B2K. The more I learn about all this the more disillusioned I am getting. I am not trying to be unfair to the vendor, they do seem to be under pressure to close, but it was actually the information they failed to disclose at the bidding stage, and later during contract clarification, that has caused the most delay.
As an aside, my mortgage broker has been of more help than anyone through all this, and their level of professionalism better than any of the other parties I have had to deal with, and if anyone wants a recommendation for a broker in the cork area I will pass on their details.
I have today requested a pre-closing inspection with the auctioneer, and he is reluctant to do one, saying he's never been asked for one before. I am going to insist on doing this, but I wonder what would happen at this stage, if, for example, an appliance is not working or a piece of furniture removed that was to be left behind?
Many thanks.