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UK homebuying fails over 500,000 times yearly, costing £1.5B and prompting reform calls.
The UK's home-buying process is deemed outdated and inefficient, costing the economy at least £1.5 billion annually due to over half a million failed transactions in England and Wales each year.
Santander’s report, "Fixing the Broken Chain," reveals that these failures lead to £560 million in direct losses for consumers and broader economic harm.
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.
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.
La compra de viviendas en el Reino Unido falla más de 500.000 veces al año, costando £1.5B y provocando llamados a la reforma.