Related topic: Homebuying

20% would walk away - or did walk away - from the purchase altogether.

The research shows that getting the price right from the outset is crucial for a successful sale.

A new government-backed project led by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) could significantly speed up and simplify the homebuying process, after being awarded £750,000...

Many prospective first-time buyers feel unprepared for the steps involved in purchasing a home, according to new research from Lloyds.

The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has welcomed the government’s consultation on reforming the home buying and selling process, calling it a long-overdue chance...

Over 82,000 home sales fell through in Q3, according to the latest Property & Homemover Report from TwentyEA/Ci.

The proposals are also estimated to save first-time buyers £710 on average.

Over half a million failed transactions a year cause a £950m hit to the wider economy and cost UK consumers £560m directly, 40% higher than previous government estimates.

The quality and finish of a property is now cited by 79% of buyers as an important consideration.

Countrywide says the shift represents a real opportunity for intermediaries to add value.