The buyer's and seller's remedies are not restricted to the losses under standard terms of contract. There is nothing preventing the person who didn't pull out from suing for breach of contract if they sustain other losses such as: Conveyancing fees including solicitor's legal fees, property searches, ID costs, OS1 and bankruptcy searches Mortgage costs including product fee, mortgage broker fees and mortgage valuation Survey costs including Building Survey/HomeBuyer Report, damp & timber survey, asbestos survey Drafting a new rental lease if the buyer/seller has to extend their lease Rental charges from Landlord for over staying their lease Drafting a new rental lease if the buyer/seller has to extend their lease Deposit paid for removals