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    Offering 8% below asking on a condo in Utrecht — sensible or too aggressive

    I’d be cautious about leaning too heavily on days listed. Without completed comparables, 8% may be justified—or simply below the seller’s range. Ask for evidence of recent completed sales and make the offer cleanly, without overexplaining. Keep the contract protections tied to financing...
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    [For sale] 2-bed apartment in Utrecht — €404,800

    Since viewings are by appointment and questions are requested first, it would help to answer the basic document points in one update: verified internal area, energy performance, service charges, lease length and title availability. Prospective buyers could then decide whether the condition and...
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    Utrecht snapshot — price movement +8.4%

    Do you mean vacant at the time of viewing, or guaranteed to be delivered without an occupant? Those can produce different buyer reactions. An empty studio may help with quick completion, but it can also make poor condition more obvious. I would compare recent completed sales before treating...
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    Joining from Madrid and learning about townhouses

    The suggestion to concentrate on transaction costs is sensible, but I would hesitate to add financing and fees before establishing whether the properties are genuinely comparable. Otherwise a tidy spreadsheet can still produce a misleading answer. Choose a small group of townhouses and record...
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