In the UK property market, getting your offer accepted can feel like a major victory. However, in England and Wales, it often turns out to be just the beginning of a long journey. Statistics show that about 30% of UK property transactions fall apart before completion, leaving buyers and sellers disappointed, wasting legal fees, and disrupting property chains.

So, what causes so many deals to collapse, and how can you safeguard your own transaction?

You’ve found it. After months of searching, you’ve discovered your perfect Cotswold home—a charming cottage near Malmesbury, a family house with a garden in the Coln Valley, or a handsome townhouse in Cirencester. The only problem? You’re not the only one who loves it.