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I understand the process is a bit different to England. Is there a recommended amount to offer above the listed price, or do properties go for listed price?
I understand the process is a bit different to England. Is there a recommended amount to offer above the listed price, or do properties go for listed price?
It all depends on where, what it is and what price range. In normal times 10% over asking price was the norm, but recently it's more like 20%. Having said that, I have recently sold a 1970s bungalow which went for more than 25% over asking price with more than 30 viewers and a dozen offers come closing date. I have also just sold a farmhouse with stables and 2.5 acres for less than valuation.
The house is dated and required upgrading. Also location.
Upgrading is an expensive business at the moment ?
As above, in this part of Fife it's about 10% to 20% but with some going beyond that around here the past year or so. It' crazy in some places. St Andrews is just stupid with offers over the already overpriced market.
The solicitor you deal with can give you a guide on what general going rate is and you can also look up the sales stats for the area to get a guide on what houses are actually selling for in the postcode.
I've almost given up trying to find a new place for us now. Upgrading the current house is an impossibility because finding tradesmen comes with slimmer chances than winning the lottery.
I’ll be moving in the next six months and am dreading it.
I detest the offers over system and will be refusing to use it when I sell.
Fixed price , first come first served
I’ll be moving in the next six months and am dreading it.
I detest the offers over system and will be refusing to use it when I sell.
Fixed price , first come first served
I've got 7 years left on this mortgage and am looking at options to sell up and go mortgage free. Doesn't sound like a good time to move to Scotland though