ChatterBank0 min ago
House purchase fallen through
I was meant to exchange on a house purchase today and complete on Friday but instead the buyer has taken the property off the market having decided not to move afterall. I am now having to find somewhere to rent at short notice and incurring additional storage costs etc. Is there anything I can do to recoup any of my losses (solicitors fees etc.)?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Under English law you unfortunately have no remedy if you were due to exchange contracts today and the seller changed his mind before exchange, as your offer would have been subject to contract. You could ask the seller nicely if they would repay your expenses but it will be up to them if they do and it is unlikely, it does happen quite frequently.