"MM" wrote in message
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I have now had an offer. It is almost 10% below the asking price.
Given the current market situation, what are your comments?

IANAL

If you think you'll still be able to afford a house where
you want, I would accept it.

You could make the acceptance of (price-10%) subject
to them exchanging contracts within eight weeks, and
stipulate a higher figure for if things go past eight weeks.

Al