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Why deals fall through

Nearly 1 in 3 UK sales fall through.

Nearly a third of UK property sales collapse every year, usually because issues only surface after buyers have already instructed solicitors, paid for surveys, or applied for a mortgage. By then, the money and time are already sunk.

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of agreed sales collapse

The problem

The 8 reasons deals fall through

01

Planning & Permissions

Hidden restrictions, missing permissions, or enforcement notices that only come to light during conveyancing.

02

Safety Documentation

Missing fire risk assessments, EWS1 forms, or high-rise registration issues that can block a mortgage outright.

03

Restrictive Covenants

Undisclosed usage restrictions that limit what a buyer can actually do with the property.

The maths

Fifty pounds against thousands

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When it falls through

£3,544

Average sunk cost, gone

  • Conveyancing & search fees£1,000-£2,000
  • RICS survey£400-£1,500
  • Mortgage valuation & lender fees£150-£1,500

Seventy times cheaper than the fees a collapse leaves behind, and it lands before you've committed a penny of them.

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The fix

How PropM8 helps

PropM8 identifies these problems early and gives you actionable next steps. The goal is empowerment, not alarm: a plain-English Traffic Light grade — Green, Amber, Red — instead of a wall of jargon.

Who it is for

Less Waste, More Certainty

Buyers (first-time buyers & home movers)

  • Avoid sunk costs from premature legal and survey expenses before discovering a dealbreaker.
  • Verify that the asking price is realistic before you commit.
  • Understand the risks attached to a property before you make an offer.

Catch the issues before they cost you.

From £50, ready in minutes, before you commit a penny to fees.

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