Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Make an agreed offer on a property legally binding
Closed
102 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the government to legislate to change the point at which there is a binding contract during house sales. Once an offer has been agreed, I think here should be a financial penalty for pulling out of the contract.
When buyers withdraw from property sales without warning, it can cost people money.
Timeline
| 16 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
102
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
16 Apr 2025
Closed
16 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 13 Aug 2026.