Just a note at this point about the procedures on the actual closing date.

• It will be necessary for your lawyer to obtain the money from the Mortgage Company and arrange for an appointment in the registry office to close the deal with the other lawyer.  Lawyers often close many deals on the same day resulting in afternoon closings.
• I strongly advise that you do not order your moving truck early in the day, as you are not entitled to possession of the property until after the deal has closed.  I would suggest that you do not order the truck to arrive until at least 1:00 p.m., so you are not paying the movers to sit outside your new home waiting for the deal to close.  Please discuss this with your lawyer in advance.
• It is often difficult to obtain a mover or truck on the last Friday of the month, especially in the summer months, so book your moving company or truck rental early.
• Your lawyer should be in touch with you within the week prior to closing to arrange for an appointment (probably day or two prior to closing) to sign and settle any money still owing on closing, ie., deposit, closing costs.