Closing documents apparently arriving tomorrow due to close tomorrow?

[mc1406xxd]

Hi all
We’ve been told we’re closing tomorrow but solicitor said she’ll only receive closing documents tomorrow morning, is this normal? Is there a chance we won’t close tomorrow ? Both solicitors told us we will be closing tomorrow and to go ahead book our appointment for floors to be laid on Thursday morning if we don’t get keys tomorrow we lose out on 400 eur...but doubtful now for closing .. it’s a new build and fences still up on the road into it too
Thanks

 

[_OkGo_]

Is there a chance we won’t close tomorrow ?

Yes there is always a chance it won't close on a specific day.

Don't book any work until you have keys in hand

 

[BlackandBlue]

it’s a new build and fences still up on the road into it too

Whose fences? The builder?
How can you access the property?

 

[mc1406xxd]

Yeah builders fenced in whole road as it’s one phase , but theyre due to come down tomorrow apparently

 

[Leo]

It's common for the fences to be removed last minute, unless they somehow prevent access to your property including parking, you will have to live with some element of temporary fencing until the the development is complete and common areas finished off.

As above, slow down and don't book anything until you actually have the keys. Late surprises are less common on new builds but they do crop up from time to time. A few extra days without a floor won't be significant in the long term, and might even give you more time in the space to figure out what you really want.

 

[Sarah Ryan]

RE floors I was always under the impression with a new build that you needed to let floors sit in the house for a while especially if hardwood floors - that's probably nonsense not sure why I had that in my head.

 

[Leo]

I was always under the impression with a new build that you needed to let floors sit in the house for a while especially if hardwood floors

The advice to let wood flooring sit in a property for a time before laying is sound advice, and applies to new and old homes. By letting the flooring adjust to the environment (moisture content), you have the best chance of ensuring any significant warping or cupping that might occur happens before the floor is laid and it becomes very difficult to fix.

For a new property, you should test the moisture content of the sub floor before you even bring wooden flooring into the building. The floors and walls may not yet be dry enough, and bringing wood flooring in now might see it expand or move too much prior to laying with inevitable shrinkage to follow as the property dries. The NOFMA guide gives good advice on preparing for installation.