Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025 ——————————————————————In this episode of This Property Life, Sarah Blaney and Nick Claydon get into the art of making cheeky property offers without damaging relationships with agents or vendors. They explore how to balance assertive negotiation with credibility and rapport, sharing stories from their own experiences as property investors. From understanding a seller’s true motivations to presenting serious offers with proof of funds, this episode equips listeners with the confidence and tactics needed to succeed in competitive property markets.Key Learnings:Building rapport with agents helps convey serious intent.Proof of funds adds credibility and can tip the balance in your favour.Follow-up and persistence often win deals others give up on.Know your number and stick to it without emotional bias.Timestamps:[03:08] - Building rapport with agents and softening the approach[07:34] - James Caan story: Negotiating with no emotion[13:10] - Negotiating power with multiple offers and a big pipeline[18:35] - Sarah’s best negotiation story: Buying below guide in auction[21:17] - Nick’s Edinburgh townhouse win: Coming third but winning[28:30] - Join the Property Life community: Networking and supportThis Episode is Kindly Sponsored by:Visit thispropertylife.co.uk for more resources, networking events, and industry insights.Follow Nick Claydon Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-c-651a141a1/ Follow Sarah Blaney Socials:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahpropertyandbusiness/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarah.blaney.1232Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.in.property/Follow This Property Life Podcast on Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thispropertylife/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564457166712&locale=en_GB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-property-life-podcast/about/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtmPj98bC6swNuYRCaUGPUg Twitter: https://x.com/propertylifepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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