Offering

tbkbt

Hi all. We think we've finally found a property that we'd like to make an offer on, so how do we go about it? when i spoke to the EA about being interested she said we could sort it out verbally at first and then involve the solicitors, she suggested that it would keep it simpler than involving middle men. i was wondering if this was usual or are we more likely to be stung at a later date doing this?
Also we were looking into using a conveyancer instead of solicitor as there aren't any tricky situations that we know of, is this wise or foolish again?
Also the property is valued at £180k in home report, asking for offers over £180K, though EA mentioned they were keen to move on, we were thinking of offering £175 to start negotiations, how would this sound?
Thanks for any help.

csgohan4

offer what the house is worth to you. Base that also on previous sales in the same area and the demand for the houses.


If it's been listed for a few months I would offer at least 10% less. Always offer less than the asking price as the EA will get the vendor to increase the price, assuming it's not a high demand area of course.

anselld

Scotland?..

http://scotland.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/advice_topics/finding_a_place_to_live/buying_a_home/making_an_offer

tbkbt

Thanks for the help. there's really not many houses sold in the area, possibly because some are still council tenants. house has been on for about 1.5 months, when we asked the ea about other interested parties and offers they haven't had any, possibly because there are some similar properties, though they push our price range, and that schools are going back in scotland just now and other people are busy getting the kids ready.
it was last sold for £160K in 2011 if that helps. owners are moving as kids have left and house now too big.