In responding to Mr and Mrs Mahmood's request to move into 5 Star Road at 8am on the day of completion, which conclusion is drawn?

• A. The clients' request is not feasible
• B. Funds should be held until after completion
• C. The completion time in the contract must be changed to 8am
• D. The sellers must vacate earlier

Answer: (A)

On completion day, possession passes to the buyer at the moment the transfer completes and the purchase funds are released. A buyer cannot occupy the property before completion unless there is a formal license to occupy or a specific contract variation allowing pre-completion access. Asking to move in at 8am on the day of completion would require the seller to vacate before completion or for completion to occur earlier than planned, neither of which is assumed in a standard sale unless there’s express agreement. Because no such pre-completion occupancy arrangement or contract variation is indicated, the request is not feasible. Hence the conclusion that the clients’ request is not feasible is the best answer.