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flag UK homebuying fails over 500,000 times yearly, costing £1.5B and prompting reform calls.

flag The UK's home-buying process is deemed outdated and inefficient, costing the economy at least £1.5 billion annually due to over half a million failed transactions in England and Wales each year. flag Santander’s report, "Fixing the Broken Chain," reveals that these failures lead to £560 million in direct losses for consumers and broader economic harm. flag The current system, involving conveyancing, surveys, and mortgages, causes financial strain and stress, with 85% of affected buyers reporting losses averaging £1,240 per failed transaction. flag The bank calls for reform, including a centralized property data system, better upfront information sharing, measures to discourage gazumping and gazundering, and greater use of AI to streamline the process and reduce friction.

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