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Also ask the agent questions that distinguish time pressure from simple overpricing: Is the property vacant now? Is there an onward purchase? Have previous offers failed because of price, survey issues or buyer financing? The answers may be incomplete, but combined with the matched set Elias...

I agree on narrowing the area, but I’m less convinced that completed-price comparisons will answer the negotiation question cleanly. They reflect deals agreed earlier, while today’s financing position and new-listing volume may be different. Public asking histories can also miss an earlier...

I wouldn’t treat 102 days by itself as evidence that buyers are negotiating more. A property can sit because the seller will not adjust, then disappear without selling. Look at when the first price cut happened, whether similar stock completed, and how many apparent listings were actually...

Be careful with US-style language about contingencies. In England, an accepted offer is generally still subject to contract while the survey, mortgage valuation and conveyancing proceed. The important point is not to exchange contracts until your solicitor is satisfied, your funding is confirmed...

July 2025 community snapshot: indicative time on market is 37 days, asking-price movement is +3.0%, and financing sensitivity appears around €1,316,000. These are discussion inputs, not an official index. One issue before interpreting them: the sample is labelled “coastal homes,” which seems...

One practical approach is to ask for comparable insurance terms and energy information before deciding, then inspect the major components by age and condition. Build three lists: predictable running costs, work likely within the first few years, and low-frequency but expensive failures. Also...

Resale liquidity and tenant demand pull in different directions here. A Dublin detached home may appeal to a broader pool, but condition, energy use and exact neighbourhood still matter. A country home can have a narrower audience while attracting people who specifically value space. I wouldn’t...