Property buyers have reported that their home purchases are being held in suspension following an IT services firm supplying services to law offices being impacted by a cyber-attack.
CTS experienced difficulty last week and is uncertain when its services will be back up and running.
Customers have taken to social media to voice their disappointment over the fact that several closings were postponed.
The regulator declared that law firms should cooperate in order to avert disruption.
Typically, it will be the buyer's lawyer that sets up the money transfer to the seller's lawyer on the date of property completion. Not carrying out the agreed actions can be considered a violation of contract.
CTS's issue is causing difficulties for the organizations connected to the property closing process. Approximately 80 law businesses are believed to have been impacted.
Posting on X (formerly Twitter), buyers expressed astonishment that the difficulties had gone on so long, claiming they had only been provided with scant details.
No proper updates, communications or transparency were present, which is appalling. I understand the circumstance and its complexity, but the necessity of urgency is unmistakable, a person mentioned.
"I was supposed to finish it off yesterday. Your lack of capability to maintain your online protection is causing a great deal of distress," added the other.
CTS had their last update available on their website and on X on Friday, and did not respond to additional inquiries from the BBC on Monday.
"The interruption was the result of a cyber-event," as reported in its most recent update. We are collaborating closely with a top-tier international cyber forensics organization to help us with a pressing investigation concerning the incident and to assist us in getting the service back online.
While we are confident that services will be restored, we are unable to give an exact timeline for full recovery.
The spokesperson declared that the website would be refreshed if any extra data became available. For the time being, the main page of the website has an instructional manual on how legal firms can have the capability to recognize and respond to cyber dangers quickly.
The CLC, the regulator of property law, affirmed on Monday that certain transactions were being affected by disruptions.
Companies need to make sure that they have notified any legal counsel representing the opposing side in all applicable transactions.
The necessity of being open is key to trying to prevent disruption and protecting the interest of those affected, the company declared.
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