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The Exchange of Contracts and Completion process marks the point at which the seller and buyer are irrevocably and legally committed to the sale and purchase of the property. Unlike an estate agent's 'Notes of the sale,' which hold no legal weight and are not binding, the formal legal exchange of contracts ensures that neither party can withdraw or alter the price without consequence. The term 'exchange of contracts' refers to the practice where the buyer and seller each sign