our buyer is
He came round this afternoon, with Carla and explained why we might not be able to sign until 21 December, for the final deed.
Then he said, because he is the cause of the late signing, if we can't move into our new house before Christmas, we can stay here - even though we've signed it over to him and he's paid us the remaining money.
What a lovely, kind man he is
So we're still trying for 23rd December to move, but it's going to be rather tight.
Can't see a removal firm wanting to work on Christmas Eve so it might have to be 28 December, instead.