Currently in England and Wales, an offer to buy a house is not legally binding until exchange of contracts. A buyer or seller is therefore free at any time up to this point to simply change their mind, reduce or increase their offer or even pull out of it all together. This will often be a period of weeks or months into the negotiations.
This results in hundreds and thousands of pounds of wasted money for individuals spent on legal costs and surveys, not to mention stress and grief at the prospect of not being able to make your often life-changing move.
This happens to thousands of individuals every year. The only people benefiting from this system are the Solicitors and Conveyancers.
Isn't it about time we said NO to this ridiculous and redundant system?
With the power of Social Media, we can work together to create such a massive number of supporters, that the British Government has to sit up and take notice!
And I don't mean by introducing a watered-down 'home information pack' which does nothing substantial to improve the system for the home owners!
Other countries systems are a lot more fair for the home owners -
In Scotland, for instance, once an offer has been accepted in full, then a legally binding contract has been entered, and neither party can withdraw without potentially being liable for the consequent losses of the other party. So, once committed, if you want to get out of the deal, you will be liable for any loss on resale and other costs.
Let's change this out-dated and unfair Housing Buying Process in England and Wales!! Please give your support now!
My partner and I just had our buyer pull out four days before exchange of contracts and five days before completion, all agreed weeks prior. Completely collapsing the chain and our vendors pulling out of our purchase. Boxes packed, insurance ready to go on the new property along with everything else that comes with moving and we're now back to square one.
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lesley
11 years ago
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My daughter and young family have just had their buyer pull out saying she has decided to rent.
After pushing them for a quick move in 6 weeks they have now lost the house they had an offer on. This system must be updated. As well the the lost money,it destroys people and their families with the amount of stress already added to a very stressful process.
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Anonymous
2 years ago
Totally agree needs revising as soon as possible. You're expected to put your life on hold for three months plus with no guarantees
L
lesley
11 years ago
My daughter and young family have just had their buyer pull out saying she has decided to rent.
After pushing them for a quick move in 6 weeks they have now lost the house they had an offer on. This system must be updated. As well the the lost money,it destroys people and their families with the amount of stress already added to a very stressful process.
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Currently in England and Wales, an offer to buy a house is not legally binding until exchange of contracts. A buyer or seller is therefore free at any time up to this point to simply change their mind, reduce or increase their offer or even pull out of it all together. This will often be a period of weeks or months into the negotiations.
This results in hundreds and thousands of pounds of wasted money for individuals spent on legal costs and surveys, not to mention stress and grief at the prospect of not being able to make your often life-changing move.
This happens to thousands of individuals every year. The only people benefiting from this system are the Solicitors and Conveyancers.
Isn't it about time we said NO to this ridiculous and redundant system?
With the power of Social Media, we can work together to create such a massive number of supporters, that the British Government has to sit up and take notice!
And I don't mean by introducing a watered-down 'home information pack' which does nothing substantial to improve the system for the home owners!
Other countries systems are a lot more fair for the home owners -
In Scotland, for instance, once an offer has been accepted in full, then a legally binding contract has been entered, and neither party can withdraw without potentially being liable for the consequent losses of the other party. So, once committed, if you want to get out of the deal, you will be liable for any loss on resale and other costs.
Let's change this out-dated and unfair Housing Buying Process in England and Wales!! Please give your support now!
My partner and I just had our buyer pull out four days before exchange of contracts and five days before completion, all agreed weeks prior. Completely collapsing the chain and our vendors pulling out of our purchase. Boxes packed, insurance ready to go on the new property along with everything else that comes with moving and we're now back to square one.
L
lesley
11 years ago
Featured
My daughter and young family have just had their buyer pull out saying she has decided to rent.
After pushing them for a quick move in 6 weeks they have now lost the house they had an offer on. This system must be updated. As well the the lost money,it destroys people and their families with the amount of stress already added to a very stressful process.
A
Anonymous
2 years ago
Totally agree needs revising as soon as possible. You're expected to put your life on hold for three months plus with no guarantees
L
lesley
11 years ago
My daughter and young family have just had their buyer pull out saying she has decided to rent.
After pushing them for a quick move in 6 weeks they have now lost the house they had an offer on. This system must be updated. As well the the lost money,it destroys people and their families with the amount of stress already added to a very stressful process.
My partner and I just had our buyer pull out four days before exchange of contracts and five days before completion, all agreed weeks prior. Completely collapsing the chain and our vendors pulling out of our purchase. Boxes packed, insurance ready to go on the new property along with everything else that comes with moving and we're now back to square one.