The ‘G’ word is one of the dirtiest words related to property sales. It blights the reputation of estate agents, puts fear into the hearts of property buyers and causes a whole heap of additional headaches to solicitors north of Hadrian’s Wall.
This article will address some fundamental misunderstandings that exist amongst the majority of property buyers and sellers in Scotland. It will show you how gazumping actually happens, what you can do as a property buyer to try and prevent it, and how all of this can negatively affect you as a property seller who just wants to get the best possible price for your property.