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Straight answers for sellers in a broken chain, from the first 48 hours to choosing a buyer you can rely on.

For sellers

For sellers

Buyer pulled out of your house sale? What to do in the next 48 hours

The call nobody wants. Here's a calm, step-by-step plan for the first two days after your buyer pulls out, so you don't lose the home you're buying.

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House sale fell through? How to save the home you're buying

When your sale collapses, the real risk is losing the home you're buying. These are the realistic ways to keep your chain together.

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Why do house sales fall through? The main causes and how to protect yours

Around one in four agreed sales never complete. Here's why it happens, when the danger zone is, and how to cut your risk.

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Cash house buyers: an honest guide to offers, fees and when it's worth it

Cash buyers can rescue a sale, but they're not right for everyone. Here's what offers really look like, the red flags to avoid, and how to decide.

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How long does it take to sell again after a sale falls through?

Your seller wants to know when you'll be ready. Here are realistic timelines for an open-market resale versus a cash sale, and what slows each one down.

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Can I change estate agent after my sale falls through? Sole agency vs sole selling rights

Switching agents after a collapsed sale can save your move, or land you with two fees. Here's how to check your contract and switch safely.

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Gazundered? What to do when your buyer drops their offer before exchange

A buyer cutting their price at the last minute is legal, and stressful. Here's how to respond calmly and keep your move on track.

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What happens if my buyer pulls out before exchange? Your legal position and costs

Before exchange, nobody is legally bound. Here's what that means for you, what you can recover, and how to stop your own purchase going with it.

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Can a buyer pull out just before exchange? And is it normal?

Right up to the moment contracts are exchanged, your buyer can walk away, and it happens to around one in four sales. Here's why, the warning signs, and how to protect yourself.

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Why has my buyer pulled out? How to find the real reason

"Personal reasons" isn't an answer. Here's how to find out why your buyer really pulled out, and what each reason means for your next move.

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Is an accepted offer binding? Can a buyer pull out after agreeing a price?

An accepted offer feels like a deal, but legally it isn't. Here's why buyers can still walk after agreeing a price or getting their survey back.

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Can I sue my buyer or get compensation if they pull out?

Before exchange, almost never. After exchange, very possibly. Here's where the legal line sits, what you can realistically recover, and how to cut your losses.

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Do I have to pay estate agent fees if the sale falls through?

Most agents only get paid when your sale completes. But some contracts contain clauses that can still cost you. Here's what to look for.

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How do I save a broken property chain?

When one link breaks, the whole chain wobbles. Here are six practical ways to repair it, and how to pick the right one fast.

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Should I tell my seller that my buyer has pulled out?

Yes, quickly, and with a plan. Here's why honesty usually keeps your purchase alive, and a script for what to say.

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Should I sell to a cash buyer or go to auction?

Both promise speed and certainty, but they work very differently. Here's an honest comparison of cash buyers, traditional auction and the modern method of auction.

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Are cash house buying companies legit? How to check before you sell

Many are genuine. Some aren't. The sector has no statutory regulator, so the checks are on you. Here's exactly what to look for.

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My buyer's mortgage was declined. Now what?

Mortgage problems are the most common reason sales fail. Here's how to work out whether your sale can be saved, and what to do if it can't.

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My buyer pulled out after their survey. What should I do?

Survey problems sink about a quarter of failed sales. Here's how to understand what was found, decide what to do about it, and protect your next sale.

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