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Gazumping - gazumping is being outbid by rivals at the last minute. There is no way of preventing gazumping unless you're live in Scotland where there are laws to protect the buyer. Under the Estate Agency Act, estate agents are obliged to pass on all offers they receive. There are ways to lessen the chance of it happening, or at least reduce the impact if it does:

Offer the full asking price and request that the property is removed from the market if your offer is accepted.
Be flexible with the vendor.
Be clear you're willing to complete on their timescale.
Be nice to the vendor - if you've established some kind of relationship with them, it will be harder for them to let you down.
Take out insurance - you must do this before you instruct your solicitor, but then if you're gazumped, you can be refunded the cost of your various fees.

Good luck finding your perfect new home.