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How Long Are You Responsible After Selling a House?

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How Long Are You Responsible After Selling a House? Residential Property Services in London

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Selling · Liability

Seller liability

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In short: Once a sale completes, a seller can still be liable if they gave false or misleading answers in the property information forms or replies to enquiries. Claims for misrepresentation are usually subject to a six-year limitation period, sometimes longer from when the problem was discovered. Sellers also give a title guarantee. The best protection is to answer honestly, disclose known issues, say "not known" only when genuinely not known, and keep records of works and consents.

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