How much below the asking price should you offer?
Enter the property you're eyeing. We compare its asking price with real sold prices nearby (HM Land Registry), check which way the local market is moving, and give you three offer strategies — each with talking points you can actually use.
Frequently asked questions
- How much below asking price should I offer in the UK?
- In Q1 2026, buyers paid on average 3.5% below asking price (Zoopla House Price Index). The right figure for a specific home depends on how the asking price compares with real sold prices nearby and which way the local market is moving — that's exactly what this simulator computes.
- Is it rude to offer below the asking price?
- No — it's normal. More than half of UK sellers cut their asking price at least once before selling. A well-argued offer backed by local sold-price data is taken seriously by sellers and estate agents alike.
- What data is this based on?
- Every figure comes from sales actually registered with HM Land Registry (Price Paid Data) for England & Wales since 1995, plus our repeat-sales index for the local market trend. We never use asking prices as a proxy for value.
- What makes an offer 'evidence-based'?
- Two layers of evidence. First, the market case: real sold prices near the property and the discount UK sellers actually accept — that's what this simulator computes, and it tells you what's normal to negotiate. Second, the property's own case: the defects in the actual house (damp, roof, wiring), each with a repair cost — our AI survey analysis extracts them from the buyer's survey. Market data sets the range; the house's own condition wins the negotiation.