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gazumping
gazumpingReneging by the seller of a property on an agreement to sell. This is usually because of a higher offer by an alternative buyer. It is possible because of the existence of delays between an agreement to trade and the signing of a legally binding contract, and usually occurs when property prices are rising.
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