detagged domain, but not due for renewal yet

will it be available before the renewal date?

[Kandevil]

I'm looking at a uk domain which is not due for renewal until mid 2004. It is detagged now. Will it only be available to be caught after the renewal date passes, or as it is detagged will it be dropped sooner?

[ritch_b]

From Nominet's detagged [nominet.org.uk] FAQ:

A DETAGGED domain name is still registered to the original registrant, and it remains as such until it is either renewed by the current registrant, or it is cancelled. Once cancelled, it immediately becomes available for registration on a first-come, first-served basis.

R.