Cryptic crossword clue
One receiving property sees gain after transfer

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ASSIGNEE

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The straight part
We know that "One receiving property" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one receiving property = assignee.
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What does ASSIGNEE mean?

ASSIGNEE noun
  1. One to whom a thing is assigned
  2. One to whom rights or property is being transferred
  3. One who is appointed to act or speak in place of another; an agent

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