House offers and negotiations

Finding the home you want is often the simple part, but house offers and negotiations can be tricky when it comes to buying. Here you’ll find essential advice on how to make an offer, negotiate on a house price, what to do in sealed bids, and many more handy tips.

House Offers and Negotiations Advice

This is your go-to hub for all the advice and insights you need. Especially when you enter the offers and negotiations stage when buying a home. Here, we share advice on how to put an offer on a house, and how to handle potential setbacks like a withdrawn mortgage offer. Dive in to confidently move forward in your home buying journey.

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What is a Lock-Out Agreement?

A lock-out agreement is a pre-contract agreement between a seller and buyer where the seller agrees to work exclusively with the buyer.

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Can a Mortgage Offer Be Withdrawn?

Can a mortgage offer be withdrawn? Short answer: yes, for example if information is inaccurate. Keep reading for more.

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Mortgage Offer to Completion Timescale

Let’s take a look at the mortgage offer to completion timescale – what happens, and when? Here’s everything you need to know.

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How Long Do Property Searches Take?

How long do property searches take? We share some averages, a handy guide, and explain what happens when. Take a look.

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How Much Does a House Survey Cost?

It’s recommended you get a property survey before you buy a house. So, how much does a survey cost? Let’s take a closer look.

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What is a Mortgage Valuation?

A mortgage valuation is an inspection from a lender on the security of their loan. It’s not the same as a property survey. Here’s more.

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How to Put an Offer on a House

For many homebuyers, the toughest part is figuring out how to put an offer on a house. It can be tough knowing where to start. Here’s what else you need to know, from working out how much to offer to putting in an offer on a house.

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Sealed Bids: What to Do and What to Expect

This is what to do if you’re asked to take part in a ‘sealed bid’ scenario.

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