Recent content by SunnyKey

The missing fact is why it has sat for 93 days. Have there been viewings, offers or repeated comments about price, presentation or the building? Better photos cannot fix an unrealistic asking price or a problem appearing in the property information. Ask for the enquiry and viewing trail before...

A practical next step would be to write down the whole transaction while it is still fresh: each delay, who resolved it, unexpected fees, inspection items and what remains unfixed. Then rank repairs by urgency rather than appearance and keep moving plans flexible until completion is confirmed...

Usually the service charge itself is not negotiable with the flat seller, so the buyer’s choice is to reduce the offer or walk away. I would not draw much from a London-wide sample, though: neighbourhood boundaries, condition and buyer financing can overwhelm a small set. Can you separate...

Build three columns: current condition, cosmetic refresh and heavier works. Under each, show purchase price, buying costs, service charges if confirmed, vacancy allowance, repairs and ongoing reserve. That will expose whether eleven months’ rent is doing too much work in the model. Keep rent...

At minimum, ask for a line-by-line scope covering property search, viewing arrangements, price negotiation, offer handling, liaison with the seller’s side, and coordination with your solicitor through closing. It should also state what they do not handle. The fee needs to show the amount or...

Neighbourhood boundaries may matter more than the headline range. Two Birmingham areas can serve different buyer pools even at similar prices, and calling all of them one local market could create the apparent +10.5% movement. I’d map the properties first, remove anything outside the intended...