A delayed key handover changes the practical plan immediately: a loaded vehicle may not be able to unload, and everyone needs one clear point of contact. Treat it as a contingency problem first, then seek contract or legal advice separately if needed.
Agree the immediate plan
Keep the mover, estate agent and solicitor informed through the channels available to you. Ask the mover what options are operationally possible for the booking, and confirm any revised arrangement in writing. Keep food, medication, documents, chargers and overnight essentials with you.
Your next step: What Happens If You Do Not Get the Keys on Moving Day?
Turn the article into a short note for your own what happens if you do not get the keys on moving day?: record the facts that affect the decision, check them against the relevant official or provider guidance, and confirm anything booking-specific in writing. That keeps useful preparation separate from assumptions about a particular move.
