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Policy timing is another reason not to build the decision around a predicted crash. Even if someone correctly anticipates a change, the timing and effect on this particular unit may be wrong. I’d write down two personal limits instead: the maximum all-in commitment today and the longest...

A simple submission format might help: neighbourhood, mixed-use composition, asking-price band, listing date, completion date if sold, and whether the number comes from a published source or local observation. Add the date each entry was supplied or revised. Then inventory can be compared month...

And decide in advance what would make you withdraw. If every finding triggers a fresh debate under time pressure, the inspection window will disappear while you are still calculating. Separate tolerable maintenance, negotiable repairs and genuine deal-breakers.

A short inspection period and no inspection condition can produce almost the same result. The deadline only protects you if an inspector can attend and you still have enough time to understand the findings. Confirm availability before making the offer. If the inspection and review can both...