Petition
If you pull out of a house sale, you are liable for any costs incurred
Rejected
9 signatures
What the petition asks
If a buyer pulls out of a house sale, they should be liable for any costs incurred by all parties involved.
It is wrong that buyers can change their mind at any point leaving other parties to pick up legal costs, searches, reservation fees etc..
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action: "Amend the home buying process in England to align with Scotland" Amend the home buying process in England to align with Scotland
Timeline
| 11 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
9
Status
Rejected
Rejected
10 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 31 Aug 2026.