PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk

Change to way house purchases are made

The whole process of purchasing a house is slow and overly bureaucratic. This needs to be streamlined with less emphasis on solicitors who are slow and drag out the process to maximise their fees.

Last fetched 18 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk

Signatures

signatures

Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000

Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000

Petition progress2 events · Jul – Aug 2025

05 AUG 2025
Petition rejected
no-action
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action. We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do, such as changing the law around the transfer of home ownership, or setting out how you would like to see the process improved. You may also wish to sign the following petition which calls for a similar action: Introduce conveyancing laws similar to those in Scotland, across England & Wales https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/709395
16 JUL 2025
Petition created

Background

This would make purchasing homes easier and quicker. Offers need to be subject to penalty (as in other parts of the UK) if people just change their mind. A deposit at the time of offer would focus buyers and ensure serious purchases only. This would raise more money for the government because more sales would be made.