Closed petition Make an agreed offer on a property legally binding

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.

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When buyers withdraw from property sales without warning, it can cost people money.

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102 signatures

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Date closed 16 October 2025
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