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Putting in an Offer

lsjhoa
lsjhoa Posts: 40 Forumite
in Mortgages & endowments
I wanted to ask, when I have viewed a property that I like, should I put an offer in or should I get a second viewing first?

Also, whats a good value to offer? I mean, is it ok to put in an offer of say £7000 below asking price?

Thanks,

lsjhoa.

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  • toonfish
    toonfish Posts: 1,260 Forumite
    lsjhoa wrote: »
    I wanted to ask, when I have viewed a property that I like, should I put an offer in or should I get a second viewing first?

    Also, whats a good value to offer? I mean, is it ok to put in an offer of say £7000 below asking price?

    Thanks,

    lsjhoa.

    go as low as you can to start with but you need to make sure they take your offer seriously. It depends on the purchase price of the property but I have seen folk get 10% off many times.
    I am a Mortgage Adviser
    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it.
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  • lsjhoa
    lsjhoa Posts: 40 Forumite
    Do you think I should ask for a second viewing and then put in an offer, or should i put in an offer first?
  • toonfish
    toonfish Posts: 1,260 Forumite
    lsjhoa wrote: »
    Do you think I should ask for a second viewing and then put in an offer, or should i put in an offer first?

    well if you aren't sure you want it do a second viewing but if you wait someone could beat you to it.
    I am a Mortgage Adviser
    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it.
    This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser code of conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.



  • Running_Horse
    Running_Horse Posts: 11,809 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Did you ask for a second viewing?
    Been away for a while.
  • mountainchrisriver
    mountainchrisriver Posts: 3,905 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Running_Horse wrote: »
    Did you ask for a second viewing?

    Thanks... your replies to all of Isjhoa's posts has tickled me... :beer:
    :D
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