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That was my first thought, but then wouldn't the EA have approached people who had made higher offers? There is a considerable difference.
Originally posted by Margot123
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Not if the vendor didn't want that. They could have been far along in the process. They may have not wanted to 'start again'. They may have needed to get a sale through to preserve a chain. They could have spent money on their onward purchase that they didn't want to lose. They may have found their 'dream house' and didn't want to lose it. Maybe they didn't 'like' your friend. There are endless reasons why they didn't come back.
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I've suggested my friend look up the registered owner on the Land Registry website if it makes them feel any better.
Originally posted by Margot123
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I'd suggest she moves on and either concentrates on her goal of getting a new property/enjoys her new property (delete as appropriate). I'm not sure how finding out who the new owner is will help her, and, like visiting the neighbour, comes across as slightly strange.