We signed contracts for sale of our house a couple of weeks ago and the purchaser had already signed previous to that. To my understanding, thats the deal done - just a matter of handing over money (from purchaser) and keys (to purchaser). We were meant to do that beginning of next week. Purchaser solicitor has asked that we 'delay closing' until after budget to determine if there are any other stamp duty benefits for his client. If this request entails just pushing handing of cheque /keys out by a few days, we have no issues. But is there some underlying thing in this request which will change the dates on the contract to after the budget? And if she decides then that she wants out, shes not bound by a contract?? I have to get back to my solicitor and will ask but just wonder if any one out there has any thoughts? Thanks..... P.S what dates the budget this year? 6th?