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Buying a property
Property gazumping

Gazumping - Outbidding rivals at the last minute - is a horror we as estate agents are powerless to stop. Unless you're lucky enough to live in Scotland where there are laws to protect the buyer. Under the Estate Agency Act, we as estate agents are obliged to pass on all offers we receive, although a determined buyer will occasionally try to negotiate direct with the vendor.

Lessen the chance of it happening, or at least reduce the impact if it does;
  • Offer the full asking price and request the property be removed from the market.
  • Be flexible with the vendor and don't quibble over minor points.
  • Make it clear you're willing to complete on their timescale, not yours.
  • Be nice to the vendor - if you've established some kind of relationship with them, it should be harder for them to let you down.
  • Take out insurance - you must do this before you instruct your solicitor, but then if you're gazumped, you can be refunded the cost of your various fees.
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Property buying resources

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