Rejected petition If you pull out of a house sale, you are liable for any costs incurred

If a buyer pulls out of a house sale, they should be liable for any costs incurred by all parties involved.

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It is wrong that buyers can change their mind at any point leaving other parties to pick up legal costs, searches, reservation fees etc..

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Why was this petition rejected?

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You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action: "Amend the home buying process in England to align with Scotland" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/739512

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Date submitted 11 November 2025
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