Escrow & Title
In Virginia, a buyer who purchases property and does not record their deed immediately may lose their interest to:
AAny person who later records a conflicting deed without notice✓ Correct
BThe seller's mortgage lender
CVirginia's Department of Taxation
DVREB on behalf of the public
Explanation
Under Virginia's race-notice recording statute, a subsequent purchaser who records first without notice of the prior unrecorded conveyance will have priority. Prompt recording protects the buyer against subsequent claims.
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