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What to offer - If work is required on property

OK it seems that 12% less than the asking price is a good starting point for property down here.

But what about if the property in questions needs work doing, for example

property on at £200k but needs £13k of work doing to it (double glazing - damp coursing and structural repair).

Should i think of offering £200k minus £13K for the work and then 12% less therefore £168,300?

Seems to be too much reduction

Comments

  • andrewbrydon
    andrewbrydon Posts: 165 Forumite
    An offer is an offer

    They can only say "No" or "Yes"

    Then maybe up it by £3k at a time till they bite


    Good luck
  • danlightbulb
    danlightbulb Posts: 950 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper
    despite offers being offers, some people may have priced in the fact that work is needed and therefore be less open to a reduction. How does the asking price compare to other sold properties in the area?
  • kelvinwebb
    kelvinwebb Posts: 60 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    One property is £10k more than two doors away that has just sold!

    The other one I don't think they are aware of the problems or how severe they are. When I pointed them out to the EA he was oblivious to them - or so it seemed!
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