Gazumping, gazundering, and the chain

Last updated: 2026-07-26

Until the legally binding exchange of contracts, either party can walk away without legal consequences — a fundamental difference from the Polish market. This is why gazumping (the seller accepts a higher offer from someone else despite an earlier agreement), gazundering (the buyer lowers their offer just before completion), and broken chains (when your purchase or sale depends on another, linked transaction) are common concerns.

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