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Saturday 20 June 2026 15:00:00 GMT
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Dan :
about time its a joke nearly a year to sell a house
2026-06-20 19:26:40
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katyclayton60 :
I think the person whoever drops out at last minute should pay the legal fees of other person aswell as their own . ive had this done 3 times it heartbreaking aswell as been stressful .
2026-06-20 17:45:15
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Lollypop :
The seller should provide a survey not the buyer its a main reason people pull out because all kinds of problems appear wasting the buyers money!
2026-06-21 05:59:52
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Lenny Fitzsimons :
The person that pulls out should be the ones paying fees for the other-side.
2026-06-20 18:42:40
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junglistsolja :
when someone pulls out of a sale and you're in a chain it can be super stressful and expensive this is a great idea. there should of been a law years ago.
2026-06-20 16:24:49
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LDB :
why are both parties being fined if someone pulls out? it should be the person pulling out that pays the fine
2026-06-20 16:07:09
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Luke Bingham :
I'm an estate agent, changes need to happen, too many last minute pull outs, the optimum way is for sellers to buy a survey when then first go on the market to prove any problems and be upfront, and buyers once enquiries have been satisfied should be liable
2026-06-21 07:17:25
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HiThere2026! :
We had someone pull out day before exchange... it was an absolute nightmare. He should have been fined
2026-06-21 08:07:30
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Kimberley Sullivan :
I agree, so stressful, the anxiety it causes is insane x
2026-06-20 17:25:03
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W.M.Aslam Author/Artist/Actor :
No one should be allowed to pull out of a sale at the last minute. If you don’t want to sell your house, don’t put it on the market and don’t accept an offer.
2026-06-20 18:10:47
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Claire's Crafty Corner :
BOTH PARTIES ?????? why BOTH ??? If my buyers pull out ... why would I be penalised?
2026-06-20 19:12:22
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Markdeniro :
the one who pulls out should be fined and have to pay whatever the other one has spent up to that date
2026-06-20 22:29:17
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Ellie Whaley :
If this is introduced, they also MUST introduce surveys paid for by the seller which are produced prior to being ‘committed’. They also need to declare if the property has ever been unmortgageable for any reason
2026-06-20 17:32:59
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Paul :
Look at the Scottish system it’s a far better approach. Buyers shouldn’t be able to pull out of a purchase without consequences, as it’s incredibly unfair and often very costly for sellers. In Scotland, a home report is completed before the property even goes on the market, which means there’s far more transparency from the start and fewer hidden issues for buyers to use as reasons to pull out later. Once the sale reaches a certain stage, there are also financial consequences if the buyer withdraws, which helps prevent time-wasting and gives sellers more security. The whole process is generally much quicker too, with most sales completing in around two months.
2026-06-22 07:18:48
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Char Mitchell :
That should absolutely happen! Don’t put an offer in, if 1) you can’t afford it 2) you are in a volatile position. Absolutely agree with this.
2026-06-21 09:52:07
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Ash :
I just waited 8 months to complete on a house, when the chain was finally ready to exchange the top seller changed her mind, everyone’s mortgage offers expired and the chain fell through. Now I’m starting again 8.5 months pregnant in a 1 bed flat 😭
2026-06-22 07:02:24
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Michael :
If you pull out you should cover the cost. End of
2026-06-21 07:11:31
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Emily 🌻 :
As an estate agent of nearly 20 years and seeing the emotional and financial toll this takes on people (myself & agents included!), I couldn’t be more delighted that this is being considered!
2026-06-22 05:34:29
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Kerry :
I hope so! I was 8 month pregnant and she pulled out the day we were meant to exchange!
2026-06-20 15:46:44
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chfjf747 :
I agree, there should be fines. I’m an estate agent and I’ve seen people drag their feet for 3-4 months and then just pull out simply because they changed their mind. And vice versa with Vendors. You can’t do that in Scotland, it should be the same here. It’s a long and stressful process here at the best of times, I would support this.
2026-06-21 18:07:47
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🧿 K🪬 :
Agree with this only if the fine goes to the seller, NOT the government
2026-06-20 17:05:15
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Lores :
What about bad surveys though??
2026-06-21 09:50:52
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L 🏴 :
What about giving solicitors fines for taking to this point for me self 5 Months and still haven’t completed!!! First time seller and moving into an empty house?!
2026-06-20 22:24:01
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Winterslow House :
Depends who will benefit from the fines 😂 if the person left out of pocket gets them, great! If it goes to solicitors or gvt - absolutely not!
2026-06-21 13:23:29
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Anita :
Why do we have to wait till 2029 !!!
2026-06-21 08:17:09
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