Thanks mpat,

I'm with you 100% but my husband is adamant that we do it through a lawyer. In fact on a recommendation we're going to see Anthony Floyd Welcome on saturday. I spoke to him on the phone this morning and found him extremely honest about our situation and about the buying/selling process in IC. He's only charging us 7000aed, so it's worth it for my husbands peace of mind!

The buyer that our agent found is taking care of all expenses so we don't need to worry about the transfer fee.

Hopefully this will be all over and done with very soon and when it is, I'll be recommending my agent too. He's been fantastic.

thanks again mpat