Vendor Won't Lower the Price? How to Negotiate a Property Purchase

In short: If a seller won't lower the price, focus on evidence and on what else you can offer. Use recent sold prices for comparable homes, survey findings with repair quotes, and your strength as a buyer: mortgage in principle, no chain, flexible timing. Sometimes a seller will accept less in exchange for speed or certainty, or include items such as appliances. If the gap is too big, be prepared to walk away. Agents must pass all offers to the seller. Fraser Bond negotiates for sellers and advises buyers on value.