New builds - how much are developers likely to accept below asking price?

[MrsFogi]

The question says it all really - is there more haggle room with developers than there is with private sellers or is the price the one that's on the tin?

I gather it depends on the developers year end, how close the property is to being built, less for a house that is watertight and fitted out than one off plan .

we bought under the asking price with a large developer and got lots of extras too.

but we had already sold and where in a good position.

it was only 13 grand though. better than nowt i suppose.

My friend got loads of help, her buyer was going to pull out as it needed damp proof course and roof repairs. Taylor Wilpey paid for the repairs so the sale could proceed nearly 10000 and paid her stamp duty and solicitors and estate agent fees.

I think you can try offer between 10% and 15% under the asking price.
I was checking on a couple of new builds a few years ago, but did not go ahead. When checking the sold prices recently for the same development, I realized they had sold for approximately, 10% less than asked. They were on the market for between 750k and 894k (3 or 4 beds)

Thanks for all the replies. Would any of you mind letting me know what extras (in addition to those mentioned so far) I could ask for?

i looked at a new build on at £150,000. was told developers would consider in the region of £130,000-£135,000. was the last one in a development of 6 properties.

I'd go as low as you dare. They can only say no!