As you prepare to put your home on the market, think about things that might prevent the sale from falling through further down the line, such as how invested the buyer is.

Lorna du Sautoy, Partner at the property law firm Broadfield says these things should go beyond whether or not they can afford the property: "Consider the motivation of prospective buyers and the reasons why they may be interested in your property," she says.

"A buyer who believes that they have found their ‘forever home’ is much more focused than a developer who is simply looking for a new project."

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