Homebuyers' guide to negotiating house price

Negotiate on price - it's a buyers' market in 2009

Homebuyers who have a mortgage agreed, (AIP) should be able to negotiate on price from a strong position.

But know your local market. Fewer homes for sale and more buyers - gap between asking and selling price may be less.

What effect will lower interest rates have?

Stamp duty limit raised 02/09/08 for 1 year. No duty up to £175,000.

Tips and home buying advice - for tough negotiating on price

Before finding a home to buy and making an offer on price -

• Do your own research. Know your negotiating strength
  Agents tend to talk up the market. But recovery is likely to be patchy. Some sellers may be finding it tough and keen to sell.
• Don't over pay Future interest rates/mortgage repayments will probably rise.

Step by step homebuyers' guide

Negotiating on price could save you £1,000s - £10,000s

Making an offer on a house. Dealing with estate agents

Estate agents work only for the seller. Their job is to get the highest price.

Home buying advice on this site is to help buyers negotiate on price.

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House prices info...

Find out how much houses in your area are selling for? Direct link to UK Land Registry house prices by postcode in England or Wales.

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