Finances

Contract for Sale

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The legally binding agreement between a seller and a buyer setting out the terms of a property sale — the price, what is included, and the completion date. Orders can require a party to sign and execute the contract for sale within a set time so the sale can proceed.

In Plain English

The official agreement between a buyer and seller when a house is being sold that sets the price and the moving date. The court can order you to sign this document within a certain time to ensure a property sale goes through.

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Published19 August 2026Last reviewed23 September 2026

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