Going under offer: How to buy a prime property from a receiver

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Recent reports suggest a number of London’s most expensive residences are being sold as part of bankruptcy proceedings, as wealthy homeowners have their assets liquidated to pay down debts. Vanessa Rhodes explains the special considerations that apply when buying a property that is part of an insolvency process.

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Vanessa Rhodes

Partner at Kingsley Napley

Vanessa Rhodes is a partner in the Real Estate team and is experienced in a range of commercial and residential property matters. Vanessa has acted for high net worth individuals, celebrities, developers, landlords and tenants and investors.

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