The decisions you may be facing
- An onward move becoming uncertain after a buyer withdraws.
- Repeating viewings and waiting for another buyer to arrange finance.
- Working out whether a survey issue will affect the next buyer too.
How we can help
Tell us what happened to the sale, what stage it reached and whether any survey or legal issue was raised. You can describe the broad circumstances without sharing another person’s personal information.
We can assess a direct purchase alongside your option to remarket. If the problem was the buyer’s chain, a direct transaction can remove that particular link. If the issue is with the property or title, it still needs to be addressed.
If an offer is suitable, we’ll discuss a realistic timescale with you. Existing searches, reports or paperwork may be useful, but your solicitor must decide what can be relied on.
What to consider before deciding
Check your estate-agent agreement before arranging an alternative sale. Sole selling rights or other terms may mean a fee remains payable even if you find a purchaser yourself.
An agreed offer is not the same as a completed sale. Your solicitor can explain the binding stages, any outstanding obligations and the steps needed to protect an onward move.
A direct offer is discounted from the open-market price. Compare the amount you might receive and the costs of further waiting; do not assume that speed always outweighs the difference.
Your questions, answered
Can you guarantee my next purchase stays on track?
No. We can discuss the dates you need, but cannot control another transaction or the legal work. Tell your solicitor and the people involved about any proposed changes.
What if the previous buyer found a defect?
Tell us about it at the outset and share an existing report where appropriate. The same defect will still need assessment, even if the purchaser is different.