Gazumping remains common in many parts of the UK, however, it’s all but eradicated in Scotland (more on that below).
An April 2022 survey of homebuyers in England and Wales found that 31% had been gazumped at least once since 2012. This rose to 51% in London.
A further 26% admitted to gazumping another buyer, while 47% said they would consider gazumping a rival bidder if it secured their desired property.