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Making an offer

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Newcornishmama · 24/02/2020 13:50

I am going to view a house tomorrow, and I am certain that I will want to make an offer.

The house only came on the market at the weekend. I am first through the door, but I know there are others viewing after me.

The house is on the market for £315k. While I can afford to pay this, I cannot afford to pay much over so want to avoid any potential bidding war.

What is the best way to play it? I am tempted to wait until the other viewings are over and then make an asking price offer subject to it being taken off the market. I would also need to tell the EA we are interested in making an offer to avoid the sellers accepting an offer before we have a chance to make ours.

I don't want to make our offer too early incase its used to push up other offers.

For context, our house is sold stc and is being purchased by a ftb.

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Blobby10 · 26/02/2020 09:23

Sorry! Replied on the wrong thread! Obviously @Newcornishmama made no mention of feeling stressed! Please accept my apologies - I really hope you get this house xx

ChicCroissant · 26/02/2020 09:25

I don't think coronavirus is going to get you a bargain in housing terms either!

PaulaP3 · 26/02/2020 09:27

No but Coronavirus should make people seriously consider whether they are still going to have a job to pay their mortgage in the coming years, and whether they should moderate their offer somewhat in light of that.

Newcornishmama · 26/02/2020 12:08

Thanks all. Turns out the house wasn't for us...on to the next one!

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ChicCroissant · 26/02/2020 13:38

Ah never mind OP - onwards and upwards, I hope you find another one you love very soon.

PaulaP3 · 26/02/2020 14:13

It is silly to fall in love with an inanimate object. Love should be reserved for people not things.

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