u/Trick-Company-2670

Hi everyone,

I’m in the process of buying a flat in London and I’m feeling really stuck. The property honestly ticks all of my boxes — location, price, layout, everything. The issue is that it’s been about 5 months since my offer was accepted, and there’s still no chain, no exchange date, and no clear timeline for completion. Seller couldn’t find a place since November 2025 and she listed in July!!

I don’t know whether I should stay calm, keep waiting, and continue looking at other places at the same time… or just close this chapter completely and move on. The problem is, every property I see, I end up comparing it to this one, and nothing feels quite right. in the meantime my landlord kicked out from studio flat in march and I have moved into HMO as i thought it will be only temporary

Has anyone been in a similar situation? Did you wait it out, or walk away and find something better eventually?

Would really appreciate honest advice.

Hi .

i feel hopeless and drained. i have been looking to buy since January 2025. Found a flat , spent £2000 on surveyor, broker and conveyancing but seller pulled away.

Found another one 3 months later-ticking all of my boxes and loved it ! There is section 20- major works bill which will come on August 2027 (£32000) but we have reduced that from the price. Gave an offer mid-November and offer is accepted, mortgage has approved mid-December however, it’s a chain ! and seller couldn’t find a place . In the meantime my landlord has kicked me out in march and i put my things in the storage and moved in a HMO where i am not %100 happy .

Agency has said to her that i have locked a very good interest rate which will expiry at the end of July and I am about to walk away but she has said that she can’t go to a rental property. Her partner has sold his place and she now have to sell so they can buy together. I am very frustrated and fed up. I am also keep looking but couldn’t find anything that I like so far.

Should I withdraw from this sale or still stay on the table but renegotiate the price? Should I bluff of saying that i am withdrawing? The major work has started and there is scaffolding outside of the building now. Can they find a new buyer quickly?