Petition · past parliament

Bring selling property in England and wales in line with Scottish system

Closed 42 signatures

What the petition asks

Scotland has a fairer system in buying and selling property, we need the laws to change in England and Wales, no more gazumping or being held to ransom by estate agents and conveyancing solicitors

Timeline

26 Feb 2016 Petition opened for signatures
26 Aug 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 42
Status Closed
Opened 26 Feb 2016
Closed 26 Aug 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.