Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Review rules regarding buyers who pull out of a chain
Closed
89 signatures
What the petition asks
We think the Government should look at new rules for anyone who pulls out of a property chain.
People pay for solicitors and searches and then the buyer pulls out and people lose money.
People pay for solicitors and searches and then the buyer pulls out and people lose money.
We want the Government to look at rules and penalties for buyers who pull out of a chain.
People can't afford to keep paying out £1000s of pounds for these people who change their minds. We think its not fair and it costs enough to get on the property ladder as it is.
People can't afford to keep paying out £1000s of pounds for these people who change their minds. We think its not fair and it costs enough to get on the property ladder as it is.
Timeline
| 24 Oct 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
89
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
24 Oct 2025
Closed
24 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 14 Aug 2026.