Selling Your House? Here’s How to Stop the Sale Falling Through
Selling your house shouldn’t feel like a gamble.
But across the UK, around 1 in 3 property sales fall through — often at the worst possible moment.
Sometimes it’s a buyer who changes their mind.
Sometimes it’s a solicitor delay, a broken chain, or last-minute haggling.
Either way, it’s the seller who suffers.
At Nicholsons, we think that’s unacceptable — and we’re doing something about it.
Introducing SecureMove. A smarter, safer, more certain way to sell.
🧨 The Problem With the Traditional Sales Process
Let’s be honest — the current system is fragile.
✅ An offer is accepted
🚫 Then weeks pass with little movement
❌ Then suddenly, the buyer pulls out… or asks for a price reduction
🎢 You're left stressed, disappointed, and back at square one
It’s unpredictable, often costly, and almost always frustrating.
🛡️ What Is SecureMove?
SecureMove is our legally-backed sales system designed to give sellers protection and peace of mind from the moment an offer is accepted.
Here’s how it works:
📄 Reservation Agreement – Both parties sign a legally binding agreement at offer stage
💼 Buyer’s Information Pack – Searches, legal forms, and title documents prepared up front
💰 Commitment Fee – The buyer pays a small fee to show they’re serious
If they walk away without good reason, you’re compensated.
That’s right — the sale is protected, and your time isn’t wasted.
⚡ Why Sellers Choose SecureMove
Sellers love SecureMove because it:
✔️ Reduces the risk of fall-throughs
✔️ Speeds up the conveyancing process
✔️ Filters out time-wasters
✔️ Gives both parties clarity and commitment
✔️ Offers sellers financial protection if things go wrong
In other words, it puts you back in control.
🗂️ What’s Included in the SecureMove Legal Pack?
We work with your chosen solicitor (or one of our recommended legal experts) to prepare:
- TA6 and TA10 forms (Property Information and Fittings & Contents)
- Official Land Registry documents
- Local authority, drainage and environmental searches
- Any additional property-specific documents
- Everything a buyer’s solicitor needs — from day one
This not only shows buyers you’re serious — it also cuts down on avoidable delays.
🧠 Who Is SecureMove For?
SecureMove is perfect for sellers who:
- Have had a sale fall through in the past
- Are working to a timescale (school catchment, relocation, chain deadlines)
- Want peace of mind and minimal hassle
- Expect a buyer to do what they say they’ll do
🚪 Ready to Sell Securely?
You don’t have to leave your sale to chance.
SecureMove ensures that when a deal is agreed, everyone’s committed, everything’s prepared, and your sale is protected.
We believe this is how property should be sold — with honesty, structure, and security built in from the start.
🔐 Don’t just sell. Sell smart. Sell secure.
