Chain collapse in Manchester

Sale fallen through? Start again with a buyer who is not in a chain

When a buyer pulls out or a chain breaks, you can still move forward.

Where you might be

You accepted an offer, started packing and told people. Then the buyer withdrew, or somebody further along the chain did. It is one of the most frustrating parts of selling a home, and it is more common than it feels when it happens to you.

Common complications

Your own purchase may be at risk

If you are buying too, the seller may not wait.

Time already spent

Surveys, legal fees and weeks of waiting may have been wasted.

Back on the market

Re-listing can feel like starting from scratch.

How we can help

Tell us what happened

Where the sale reached, and what the deadlines are for your own move.
Work to your date

Completion is planned around the move you still need to make.

What to prepare

The details of the sale that fell through
The date your onward purchase must complete, if any
Your solicitor's contact details
Any searches or reports already paid for

What to bear in mind

This page is general information, not legal or financial advice. Please speak to an independent solicitor or adviser about your own circumstances.

Questions you may have

Can I reuse my searches?

Your solicitor can tell you which documents can be reused.

Will my onward purchase be safe?

We cannot promise that. We will tell you honestly whether we can work to your date.

Areas we cover

Other situations

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