“Two Other Interested Parties.”
Buyers are calling out estate agents’ bluffing tactics. If your agent is playing games with offers, you might be losing trust — and your best buyer.
John Savage
I’m John Savage. I help homeowners sell without the stress, the games, or getting tied into long contracts. Former Paratrooper, now a straight-talking estate agent who tells it like it is.
Homeselling
When Your Agent Plays Games (and You Pay the Price)
This blog isn’t about cheeky buyers. It’s about the agents who cave to them, play both sides, and leave you thousands out of pocket. If your property’s on the market and the offers don’t add up — read this before you lose even more ground.
home pricing strategy
Why Did You Let Them List It at £430k?
If nothing like your home has sold under £375k, why list at £430k? This is how agents talk you into a fantasy and why sellers end up stuck, slashing prices, or settling for far less than their home is worth.
🤯 “We’ve Found the One — But What Do We Offer?”
Most buyers think they’re just making an offer. They’re not. They’re placing a bet — and most lose before they’ve even played the hand. If you’re serious about buying smart (not scared), this brutally honest guide cuts through the noise
property offers buying advice, chain-free buyers, low offers, stale listings, property negotiation, UK housing market
How to Make an Offer on a Stale Property (Without Offending the Seller or Getting Rinsed)
The longer a home sits on the market, the more frustrated everyone gets. But don’t assume that means the seller’s desperate — or that you’ll automatically get a deal. Here’s how to offer smart, not low, and actually get accepted.
down valuation
💥 Down-Valued by £30,000? Here’s the Brutal Truth
Down-valued by £30,000? Here’s the truth: you didn’t mess up — your agent did. Here’s what to do next when your lender calls BS on the price.
zero-week contract
Why Zero-Week Contracts Are the Way Forward
Locked into a long contract and your home isn’t selling? You’re not alone. Discover why zero-week contracts put control back in your hands—and expose underperforming agents.
property renovation
Why Your £140k Extension Might Only Be Worth £100k — Or Less
Not all upgrades pay off. This post exposes why that £140k extension might only add £100k of value—or less. Read this before you commit to big renovations.
Estate Agent Contracts
The Hidden Truth About Purplebricks, High Street Agents & Self-Employed Agents — And Why It Could Cost You Thousands
No viewings, poor service, and stuck in a contract? Learn which estate agent models to avoid—and how to choose the right one for your sale.
Home Selling Advice
Why Your Home Isn’t Selling (Even After a Price Drop): The Hard Truth No One Else Tells You
Been on the market for weeks with no offers? Even after a price reduction? You’re not alone. Find out why buyers lose trust — and exactly how to fix your sale before it’s too late.
Building Regs
Got a Garage Conversion with Paperwork… But the Extension It Sits In Doesn’t?
Got a garage conversion that’s signed off — but the extension it sits in isn’t? This hidden issue can tank your sale, spook your buyer, or stall a mortgage. I break down what it means, why it matters, and exactly what sellers, buyers, and agents should do about it
Building Regs
The Dormer Loft with No Paperwork: What Every Seller and Buyer Needs to Know Before It Blows Up a Sale
Got a dormer loft but no paperwork? No building regs, no completion cert = no legal bedroom. Buyers get nervous. Lenders pull out. Deals fall apart. Indemnity insurance might patch it, but it won’t fix it. Know the risks. Price it right. Or prepare for pain.