08/05/2026
How to make an offer on a house
You can put in an offer by calling (or going into) the estate agent’s office. It is wise to put your offer in writing following any conversation to ensure it is accurately recorded. The estate agent will then ask you about where the money is going to come from and how quickly you can go ahead with the purchase.
It’s the estate agent's job to inform the seller of your offer. By law, they must pass every offer they receive to the seller and will then notify you whether your offer has been accepted.
If your first offer is accepted, congratulations — break out the champagne. But if it’s a no, it’s either time to go back to the drawing board or enter negotiations.
Before making a second offer, it's worth finding out if any other offers were put forward and if they're higher than your current bid. This will help you figure out how much to increase your offer by. Don't forget the limit you previously set yourself, you need to seriously consider whether it’s worth offering more money and take into account any extra fees you may need to pay, such as stamp duty.
Hopefully, at the end of the negotiation, you will have an offer accepted at a price that suits both you and the seller.
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