Vendor
The seller in a property transaction.
In UK property sales, the vendor is the legal seller — the person or entity transferring ownership of the property to the buyer. You'll see 'vendor' used throughout conveyancing paperwork (contracts, memorandums of sale, enquiries) as a formal term for the seller. Most estate agent communication uses 'seller' informally; solicitors always use 'vendor' in legal documents.
Related terms
- SSTC →
- Exchange of Contracts →
- Memorandum of Sale →
- Selling Your Home — full guide →
This glossary entry is a brief definition. For the full practical walkthrough, see the guide above.
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