{"id":519,"date":"2025-07-28T14:59:26","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T13:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/advice-dev.rm.posiweb.net\/?p=519"},"modified":"2026-08-06T16:07:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T15:07:42","slug":"making-an-offer-on-a-property","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/buyer\/buying-a-property\/making-an-offer-on-a-property\/","title":{"rendered":"Making an offer on a property"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-08-06T16:07:42+01:00\">6th August 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"c-section c-section--primary-lighter my-4\" id=\"\">\n    <h2 class=\"c-section__title\">\n        In Summary    <\/h2>\n    <div class=\"c-section__content\">\n        <ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0interested in a property, research local sold prices before deciding how much to offer<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Being in a\u00a0stronger\u00a0buying position could\u00a0help to\u00a0reassure\u00a0agents and sellers<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Always follow up a verbal offer with an email confirming your details<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your offer is rejected, you may still be able to negotiate<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"before-you-make-an-offer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before you make an offer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If&nbsp;you&#8217;ve&nbsp;found a home you love, it can be tempting to make an offer straight away. But doing a bit of research first could help you feel more confident and put you in a stronger position.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you contact the estate agent, take some time to&nbsp;understand&nbsp;both the property and your own buying position.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"check-what-similar-homes-have-sold-for\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check what&nbsp;similar homes&nbsp;have sold for&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/house-prices.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recent sold prices<\/a>&nbsp;can help you understand whether the asking price looks reasonable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use to compare&nbsp;similar homes&nbsp;in the area. If comparable properties have sold for less, you may have evidence to support a lower offer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/house-prices.html\"\n   target=\"\"\n   class=\"my-5 c-calculator-module c-calculator-module--tall c-calculator-module--layout-1 c-calculator-module--light c-calculator-module--no-content\" \n   data-module-admin-id=\"face52e5a84bb09e2d4c65211f8d45e2\">\n    <div class=\"c-calculator-module__media\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sold-prices.png)\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"c-calculator-module__body c-wp c-wp--flush\">\n        <h2 class=\"c-calculator-module__title\">\n            <span>Check how much homes near you sold for<\/span>        <\/h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"c-calculator-module__footer \">\n                        <div class=\"c-calculator-module__footer__item c-calculator-module__footer__item--cta\">\n                <div class=\"c-calculator-module__cta\">\n                    <svg class=\"c-icon c-icon--arrow-line-right\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-arrow-line-right\"><\/use><\/svg>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"see-how-long-the-property-has-been-listed\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">See how long the property has been listed&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A property&nbsp;that&#8217;s&nbsp;recently come onto the market may attract more competition.&nbsp;The estate agent may also be able to tell you how many people have shown interest in viewings.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If&nbsp;it&#8217;s&nbsp;been listed for several months, or the asking price has already been reduced, the seller may be more open to negotiation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"check-the-estimated-value-of-the-property\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check the estimated value of the&nbsp;property&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You could&nbsp;also look at the estimated value of the home&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;interested in, using our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/house-value.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">instant&nbsp;home&nbsp;valuation tool<\/a>&nbsp;online. This can give&nbsp;you&nbsp;a&nbsp;rough&nbsp;online&nbsp;estimate, but&nbsp;is not a&nbsp;formal valuation&nbsp;and&nbsp;may not reflect&nbsp;the property\u2019s&nbsp;full value.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"learn-more-about-the-sellers-situation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn more about the seller&#8217;s situation&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask the estate agent whether the seller is:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a property chain&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Buying another home&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Working towards a particular moving date&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding their circumstances\u00a0and reasons for moving\u00a0can help when negotiating.\u00a0Hollie Whittaker, Founder of Block &amp; Brick estate agents in Wigan, explains how understanding the seller&#8217;s circumstances and reasons for moving can help when negotiating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<em>One of the biggest mistakes buyers make is focusing purely on price. Before you make an offer, try to understand why the seller is moving (you can ask the estate agent this), as this will often tell you what matters most to them.&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If&nbsp;they&#8217;ve&nbsp;already found their next home, speed may be more important than achieving&nbsp;every last&nbsp;pound. If&nbsp;they&#8217;re&nbsp;separating or relying on the sale proceeds, securing the highest price may be their priority.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Once you know what&#8217;s important to the seller, make an offer that you&#8217;re genuinely comfortable with<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"know-your-buying-position\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know your buying position&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before putting an offer on a property, think about how attractive you are as a buyer.&nbsp;It can help to show estate agents and sellers that you are a more serious or&nbsp;more flexible&nbsp;buyer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are you chain-free?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do you have a cash deposit ready?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have you&nbsp;obtained a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/mortgages\/guides\/financing\/mortgage-in-principle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mortgage in Principle<\/a>,&nbsp;to&nbsp;give&nbsp;an indication&nbsp;of what you could borrow for the&nbsp;property?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have you already instructed a solicitor?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The stronger your position, the more confidence&nbsp;the&nbsp;seller may have in accepting your offer.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-much-should-you-offer-on-a-house\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much should you offer on a house?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most&nbsp;common questions&nbsp;buyers ask is:&nbsp;what is a reasonable offer for a house?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answer depends on the local market, the condition of the property, and how much demand there is from other buyers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a rule, an offer below asking price should be supported by evidence rather than an arbitrary figure.&nbsp;Estate agents and sellers&nbsp;will have considered several factors before setting the asking price.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When offering below asking price, Hollie Whittaker\u00a0gives this advice:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cIf&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;offering below the asking price, always explain why. Whether&nbsp;it&#8217;s&nbsp;based on comparable sales, the work the property needs or your position as a chain-free buyer, giving the estate agent context helps them present your offer in the best possible light.&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>An offer with no explanation can often put a seller on the back foot before&nbsp;they&#8217;ve&nbsp;even had chance to consider it.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Potential&nbsp;reasons for&nbsp;you to&nbsp;offer&nbsp;below asking price include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comparable homes have recently sold for less&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The property needs significant repairs or renovation&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Similar homes&nbsp;are taking longer to sell&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There are fewer buyers in the market&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being aware of what is happening in your local&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/news\/house-price-index\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">housing market<\/a>&nbsp;can help you decide on the best approach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"is-5-below-asking-price-reasonable\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is 5% below asking price reasonable?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some buyer-friendly markets, buyers may begin negotiations around&nbsp;5% to 10% below the asking price.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, if homes are selling quickly and there are multiple interested buyers, you may need to offer much closer to asking price or even above it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"use-comparable-sales-to-guide-your-offer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use comparable sales to guide your&nbsp;offer&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than focusing only on the asking price, look at:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recent sold prices nearby&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Similar property types&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Property size and condition&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any improvements or extensions&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take a look&nbsp;at&nbsp;the value of&nbsp;similar properties&nbsp;nearby.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"leave-yourself-room-to-negotiate\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leave yourself room to negotiate&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think carefully about your&nbsp;maximum&nbsp;budget before making an offer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many buyers leave some negotiation room between their opening offer and the&nbsp;maximum&nbsp;amount&nbsp;they&#8217;re&nbsp;willing to pay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That way, if the seller comes back with a&nbsp;counter-offer, you still have flexibility.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time,&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;start with an offer that is unreasonably low, in case it rules you out for negotiations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cIf&nbsp;you&#8217;ve&nbsp;found a home you really love, avoid&nbsp;submitting&nbsp;an offer&nbsp;that&#8217;s&nbsp;unnecessarily low. A reasonable, well justified offer is far more likely to start a positive negotiation than a figure&nbsp;that&#8217;s&nbsp;simply been plucked out of the air and may offend the sellers,&#8221;&nbsp; recommends Hollie Whittaker, Founder of Block &amp; Brick.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-make-your-offer-stand-out\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to make your offer stand out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The highest offer&nbsp;doesn&#8217;t&nbsp;always win.&nbsp;Sellers are often looking for the buyer most likely to complete the transaction smoothly and quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>What could help<\/th><th>Why it matters to the seller<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/mortgages\/mortgage-in-principle\/v2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/mortgages\/mortgage-in-principle\/v2\">Mortgage in Principle<\/a><\/td><td>Could reassure sellers that you have taken initial steps to understand your borrowing capability and are&nbsp;more&nbsp;ready to progress&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Flexible completion date<\/td><td>Helps the seller coordinate their onward move&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Solicitor already instructed<\/td><td>Signals&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;organised and ready to progress&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cash buyer or minimal chain<\/td><td>Reduces the risk of delays and fall-throughs&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fewer conditions attached to the offer<\/td><td>Can create&nbsp;additional&nbsp;confidence for the seller&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A strong buying position can sometimes outweigh a slightly higher competing offer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-submit-your-offer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to&nbsp;submit&nbsp;your offer&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;wondering&nbsp;how do you make an offer on a house,&nbsp;the process is usually straightforward.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-1-contact-the-estate-agent\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Contact the estate agent&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call the estate agent and tell them:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The amount&nbsp;you&#8217;d&nbsp;like to offer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Whether&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;chain-free&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your deposit position&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Whether you have a Mortgage in Principle&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-2-confirm-everything-in-writing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Confirm everything in writing&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow up your verbal offer with an email on the same day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The offer amount&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your buying position&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your intended timeline&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any conditions attached to the offer&nbsp;(e.g. subject to contract or subject to surveys)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-3-provide-evidence-if-requested\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Provide evidence if requested&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may be asked to share proof of funds or details of your&nbsp;Mortgage in Principle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Mortgage in Principle&nbsp;could&nbsp;help to show&nbsp;sellers&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;serious and&nbsp;have taken&nbsp;the&nbsp;initial&nbsp;steps to find out&nbsp;what you&nbsp;may be able to borrow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-4-ask-for-written-confirmation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Ask for written confirmation&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Request confirmation that your offer has been passed to the seller.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As set out in the Estate Agents Act 1979,&nbsp;agents are legally required to&nbsp;submit&nbsp;all offers&nbsp;they receive&nbsp;to the seller,&nbsp;unless instructed otherwise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-5-request-the-property-is-taken-off-the-market\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Request the property is taken off the market&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your offer is accepted, ask whether the&nbsp;agent will&nbsp;stop viewings and&nbsp;remove or&nbsp;mark the property as sold subject to contract&nbsp;on the listings.&nbsp;If someone else is interested and views it, you risk someone else coming in with a higher offer, which is known as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/advice\/buyer\/buying-a-property\/finding-a-property\/jargon-buster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gazumping<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should receive a letter from the estate agent confirming your offer. If you&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;receive this then make sure to ask for one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-negotiate-the-selling-price-of-a-property\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to negotiate the selling price of a property&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Negotiating a property purchase&nbsp;doesn&#8217;t&nbsp;have to be confrontational.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The strongest negotiations are usually based on facts rather than emotion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When negotiating:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use local sold-price evidence to support your position.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explain any repair costs that may affect value.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid revealing your&nbsp;maximum&nbsp;budget&nbsp;immediately.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stay polite and professional through the estate agent.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Focus on the overall package, not just the headline price.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember that speed,&nbsp;flexibility&nbsp;and certainty can sometimes be just as valuable to a seller as a higher offer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-if-your-offer-is-rejected\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if your offer is rejected?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A rejected offer&nbsp;doesn&#8217;t&nbsp;always mean the conversation is over.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"find-out-why-your-offer-was-rejected\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find out why&nbsp;your offer was rejected&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask the estate agent whether:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Another offer has been received&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The seller&#8217;s expectations are higher&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Timing or chain issues are causing concern&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"ask-whether-the-seller-has-a-counter-offer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ask whether the seller has a&nbsp;counter-offer&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the seller rejects your offer, they may still be willing to negotiate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding their expectations can help you decide your next step.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"consider-increasing-your-offer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consider increasing&nbsp;your offer&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you decide to improve your offer,&nbsp;consider what that mean for your deposit and monthly payments.&nbsp;Make sure&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;still comfortable with the value.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"know-when-to-hold-firm\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know when to hold firm&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there are no competing offers, it may be worth leaving your current offer on the table while you consider your options.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have already worked out what you can afford, you may not want to stretch any further.&nbsp;Equally, patience can sometime work in your&nbsp;favour, if&nbsp;the seller\u2019s circumstances change.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"after-your-offer-is-accepted\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">After your offer is accepted&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congratulations! This is an exciting milestone&nbsp;towards your next move.&nbsp;Once your offer is accepted,&nbsp;you can&nbsp;request&nbsp;that the agent marks the&nbsp;property as&nbsp;sold subject to contract&nbsp;and stops viewings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this stage&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;typically need to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Instruct a solicitor or conveyancer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit your full mortgage application&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arrange surveys and searches&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Agree contracts&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exchange contracts and complete your purchase&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s&nbsp;important to remember that until contracts are exchanged, neither party is legally bound&nbsp;to&nbsp;continue with the sale.&nbsp;Buyers can manage this process well with&nbsp;clear communication and staying on top of the conveyancing and surveying process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a full breakdown of what happens next,&nbsp;read&nbsp;our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/buyer\/buying-a-property\/how-to-buy-a-house-timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">step-by-step&nbsp;guide to buying a house<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"c-faqs\" id=\"\">\n            <li class=\"c-faqs__item\">\n            <h3 id=\"what-is-a-reasonable-offer-to-make-on-a-house\" class=\"c-faqs__question\">What is a reasonable offer to make on a house?<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"c-faqs__answer\">\n                <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW174682516 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174682516 BCX0\">A reasonable offer is one\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174682516 BCX0\">that&#8217;s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174682516 BCX0\">\u00a0supported by local market evidence, comparable\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174682516 BCX0\">sales<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174682516 BCX0\">\u00a0and the condition of the property. In some markets, buyers may start negotiations below asking price, while in highly competitive areas buyers may need to offer closer to the listed price.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW174682516 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n            <li class=\"c-faqs__item\">\n            <h3 id=\"can-i-make-an-offer-without-a-mortgage-in-principle\" class=\"c-faqs__question\">Can I make an offer without a Mortgage in Principle? <\/h3>\n            <div class=\"c-faqs__answer\">\n                <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW130264214 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeClicked CommentHighlightClicked SCXW130264214 BCX0\">Yes,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW130264214 BCX0\">\u00a0you can make an offer on a property without a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW130264214 BCX0\">Mortgage in Principle<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW130264214 BCX0\">. Having one\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW130264214 BCX0\">may<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW130264214 BCX0\">\u00a0help to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW130264214 BCX0\">\u00a0strengthen your position<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW130264214 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW130264214 BCX0\">\u00a0because it\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW130264214 BCX0\">can\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW130264214 BCX0\">indicate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW130264214 BCX0\">\u00a0what<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW130264214 BCX0\">\u00a0you could borrow<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW130264214 BCX0\">, subject to lender checks and affordability assessments<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW130264214 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW130264214 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW130264214 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n            <li class=\"c-faqs__item\">\n            <h3 id=\"how-long-does-a-seller-have-to-respond-to-an-offer\" class=\"c-faqs__question\">How long does a seller have to respond to an offer? <\/h3>\n            <div class=\"c-faqs__answer\">\n                <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW239043708 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239043708 BCX0\">There is no legal deadline. Some sellers respond within hours, while others may take several days depending on their circumstances and whether\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239043708 BCX0\">they&#8217;re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239043708 BCX0\">\u00a0considering multiple offers.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW239043708 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n            <li class=\"c-faqs__item\">\n            <h3 id=\"what-does-subject-to-contract-mean\" class=\"c-faqs__question\">What does &quot;subject to contract&quot; mean? <\/h3>\n            <div class=\"c-faqs__answer\">\n                <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109563960 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109563960 BCX0\">It means the offer has been accepted, but neither side is legally bound until contracts are exchanged.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW109563960 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n            <li class=\"c-faqs__item\">\n            <h3 id=\"what-happens-after-my-offer-is-accepted\" class=\"c-faqs__question\">What happens after my offer is accepted? <\/h3>\n            <div class=\"c-faqs__answer\">\n                <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW112117451 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112117451 BCX0\">You&#8217;ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112117451 BCX0\">\u00a0typically arrange your mortgage, instruct a solicitor, complete surveys and searches, and work towards exchanging contracts and completion.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW112117451 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n            <li class=\"c-faqs__item\">\n            <h3 id=\"can-i-negotiate-after-a-survey\" class=\"c-faqs__question\">Can I negotiate after a survey? <\/h3>\n            <div class=\"c-faqs__answer\">\n                <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW30601980 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30601980 BCX0\">Yes. If a survey uncovers issues that\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30601980 BCX0\">weren&#8217;t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30601980 BCX0\">\u00a0obvious when you made your offer, you may decide to negotiate the price further based on the cost of repairs.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW30601980 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n            <li class=\"c-faqs__item\">\n            <h3 id=\"what-risks-should-i-be-aware-of-during-the-offer-process\" class=\"c-faqs__question\">What risks should I be aware of during the offer process? <\/h3>\n            <div class=\"c-faqs__answer\">\n                <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW210046240 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210046240 BCX0\">It\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210046240 BCX0\">\u00a0important to remember that, in England and Wales, an accepted offer is not usually legally binding until contracts are exchanged. This means the seller may still accept another offer before exchange, sometimes referred to as gazumping. To help keep the process moving smoothly,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210046240 BCX0\">maintain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210046240 BCX0\">\u00a0clear and reasonable communication with the estate agent and seller. You may also wish to instruct a suitably qualified conveyancer and surveyor to guide you through the process.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW210046240 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Please note:&nbsp;Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. A Mortgage in Principle is not a mortgage offer and does not guarantee that&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;be accepted for a mortgage. Any mortgage offer will be subject to&nbsp;criteria,&nbsp;lender checks and affordability assessment.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Rightmove is not authorised to give financial advice; the information and opinions provided in these articles are not intended to be financial advice and should not be relied upon when making financial decisions. Please seek advice from a regulated mortgage adviser.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before you make an offer If&nbsp;you&#8217;ve&nbsp;found a home you love, it can be tempting to make an offer straight away. 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