How to negotiate property price effectively — tips from 5 years of buying
Kavitha R.
5 Mar 2026
1. Research comparables first. Know what similar units sold for in the last 6 months. Agents hate informed buyers.
2. Find out why they're selling. Need quick cash? Emigrating? More desperate = more room to negotiate.
3. Make a low but not insulting offer. 10-15% below asking price is usually a good opening.
4. Use defects as leverage. Get a professional inspection done and highlight issues in valuation.
5. Be willing to walk away. If you're too eager, you've already lost.
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