We've found a house we like, not perfect but we can renovate slowly but surely.
It's been on the market for a
Year. There was another interested party who needed to sell their house.
After much to'ing and fro'ing the agent told us the minimum acceptable number which we offered. On the same day as our offer being submitted I assume the agent has phoned all other interested parties and there are two more parties offering the same.
We won't get into a bidding war. Our only advantage is being chain free.