When the sales process has reached the exchange stage and the seller pulls out, the buyer will be able to reclaim their deposit, which instantly ends the contract. Additionally, the buyer can claim back any solicitor fees incurred. Any documents received by the buyer relating to the property must be returned to the seller, but these costs must also be covered by the seller who has pulled out of the house sale. The exact process of seeking compensation or reclaiming the deposit is not detailed, but it implies that the buyer can take legal action to recover their losses.