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Clutching at straws

Hello Everyone.

Was just a wee question regarding the deposit.
Is it possible that say for talking sake a house valued at £100k was for sale. I put in a cheeky wee offer of £90k.
The house is valued at £100k so can the £10k difference not be used as a deposit? Or am I completely barking up the wrong tree..... :o

Cheers
M x
ISA/Deposit - £2500
Long-Term Savings - £325
Car stuff - £200

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  • Mrs_Arcanum
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    Mirrabella wrote: »
    Hello Everyone.

    Was just a wee question regarding the deposit.
    Is it possible that say for talking sake a house valued at £100k was for sale. I put in a cheeky wee offer of £90k.
    The house is valued at £100k so can the £10k difference not be used as a deposit? Or am I completely barking up the wrong tree..... :o

    Cheers
    M x
    The value is whatever is paid. So you cannot use any difference between the two as a deposit.
    Truth always poses doubts & questions. Only lies are 100% believable, because they don't need to justify reality. - Carlos Ruiz Zafon, The Labyrinth of the Spirits
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