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How much to offer on a property

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Southwestrunningmum · 24/07/2021 19:03

Hi, quick question, saw a property I really liked

Property on the market for £250k, says ‘offers over’ but looked at the estate agents and they list all their properties with ‘offers over’

Property last sold in sept 2019 for £215k
They have done nothing significant to the property since then
The property is in Surrey
Close to railway station but equally whilst only a one bedroom garden flat it does have a studio in the garden (therefore would appeal to those now only having to go into the office a couple of days a week/fully working from home)

Zoopla says that prices over the last 5 years have dipped by 0.5% but there was a 7% rise in the last year (attributed to stamp duty)

The £215k to £250k represents a 16% increase.

I could afford to pay £250k but feel like I should start with a lower offer and then have somewhere to go, equally I think a 16% increase is bullish for no work done but equally can see the appeal with having a studio on the garden

Anyway appreciate any thoughts on what I should give as an initial offer

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Livingintheclouds · 24/07/2021 19:14

Ignore ‘offers over’ or anything like that. Just offer what you think it’s worth. They can reject or counter (or accept).

Livingintheclouds · 24/07/2021 19:15

So I’d go in at £235k. Maybe 230 if it’s been on a few weeks.

Southwestrunningmum · 24/07/2021 20:16

Thank you @Livingintheclouds I was thinking £235k. It’s at least a starting point

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MondayYogurt · 24/07/2021 20:26

Why are they selling after only 2 years?

Southwestrunningmum · 24/07/2021 20:27

@MondayYogurt the estate agent said they are relocating due to a work offer.

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MondayYogurt · 24/07/2021 21:28

OK well there is motivation there so your offer sounds reasonable.

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