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Have an enquiry into the English conveyancing system.
Closed
43 signatures
What the petition asks
The English Conveyancing system is failing.
Homebuyers & Vendors are under an unfair amount of stress and anxiety, caused by a system that in 2020 should, & could be an infinitely smoother experience.
I Feel that a great amount of good could come from an enquiry into these failings.
Homebuyers & Vendors are under an unfair amount of stress and anxiety, caused by a system that in 2020 should, & could be an infinitely smoother experience.
I Feel that a great amount of good could come from an enquiry into these failings.
I have worked within the removals industry for over 20 years. Year on year I keep thinking that the “system cannot get any worse “ but it unfortunately does.
Properties falling through at the last minute. Solicitors delaying moving dates as late as 4pm the day before.
Monies not being transferred within business hours, meaning that a whole chain of buyers/vendors goods could be on a vehicle for days.
We regularly have clients in tears on the phone due to the immense amount of stress caused.
Properties falling through at the last minute. Solicitors delaying moving dates as late as 4pm the day before.
Monies not being transferred within business hours, meaning that a whole chain of buyers/vendors goods could be on a vehicle for days.
We regularly have clients in tears on the phone due to the immense amount of stress caused.
Timeline
| 25 Sep 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Mar 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
43
Status
Closed
Opened
25 Sep 2020
Closed
25 Mar 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.