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Written question asked by Claire Young (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Housing: Sales

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of trends in the level of residential property transactions that have fallen through due to delays in the conveyancing process in the past 12 months; and what proportion does this represent of all transactions.

Answer

My Department does not hold the information requested.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
127154
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Conveyancing Housing Sales
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk