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Gazumped

EmJam05 · 2013-06-06 08:54:45

Hey guys, We have just been gazumped and I just don't know what to do? Offer accepted a week ago at just £123500 asking price was £125, my house is near completion so we are in a good position and now some guy who seen the house back in jan has offered £126500 and the vendor has accepted. The vendor had been all for us…

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Niv Posts: 2,563 Forumite

7 June 2013 at 11:46AM

ValHaller wrote: »

I agree with the above. Look for another property. This one may come back, but I would play hardball and drop the offer by £1000 on principle.

Frankly if it came back on the market I would be dropping it more than that - or (depending on my situation at the time) mess them around as much I could without it costing my money then withdraw the offer. I hate it when people !!!!! on me and return in kind. All this for a couple of grand what a pathetic seller.

Sorry for your situation OP.

Niv

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