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flag England loses £900M yearly as home deals collapse or stall, mainly due to pricing, communication, and legal issues.

flag A £900 million economic loss in England annually stems from property sales falling through and not returning to market, according to Rightmove, including £392 million in lost estate agency fees and £515 million in missed stamp duty. flag About 6% of transactions collapse permanently, while 23% initially fail but later complete, with an average purchase taking five months. flag Experts cite poor communication, inaccurate pricing, and legal delays—especially in leasehold and chain-related sales—as key causes. flag Industry leaders urge better upfront information, digital tools, and improved coordination among agents, lenders, and solicitors to reduce failures. flag Smaller losses are estimated in Scotland and Wales due to lower fall-through rates and different tax systems.

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