Rejected petition Change to way house purchases are made

The whole process of purchasing a house is slow and overly bureaucratic. This needs to be streamlined with less emphasis on solicitors who are slow and drag out the process to maximise their fees.

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This would make purchasing homes easier and quicker. Offers need to be subject to penalty (as in other parts of the UK) if people just change their mind. A deposit at the time of offer would focus buyers and ensure serious purchases only. This would raise more money for the government because more sales would be made.

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

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We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do, such as changing the law around the transfer of home ownership, or setting out how you would like to see the process improved.

You may also wish to sign the following petition which calls for a similar action:

Introduce conveyancing laws similar to those in Scotland, across England & Wales
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/709395

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Date submitted 16 July 2025
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