How to Negotiate Property Price
Pay less without pressure, arguments, or awkward conversations.
Most buyers don’t lose money because they can’t negotiate. They lose money because they negotiate at the wrong time, on the wrong items, or after committing too early.
This page shows you how negotiation really works in property deals — calmly, logically, and without confrontation.
Why This Fails
Why Most Buyers Negotiate Wrong
Negotiation usually fails because buyers rush. They negotiate emotionally, focus only on base price, or try to bargain after paying a token.
Once money is paid, leverage shifts away from the buyer. The discussion becomes about closing — not value.
The strongest negotiation happens before commitment, with clarity and alternatives.
Wrong Timing
Wrong Focus
Urgency Pressure
No Leverage
When Negotiation Works Best
Timing creates leverage — not aggression.
Before paying any token or booking amount
When multiple similar units are still available
End of month, quarter, or financial year
When you are actively comparing alternatives
Negotiating after commitment reduces leverage. Negotiating before commitment protects value.
What’s Usually Negotiable
Most savings come from total cost — not just base price.
Base Price
Depends on inventory, timing, and urgency.
PLC / Facing
Often inflated and partially waivable.
Floor Rise
Flexible when inventory is available.
Parking
Can be bundled, reduced, or waived.
Club & Amenities
Often adjusted via waivers instead of discounts.
Payment Schedule
Better plans reduce risk and improve value.
What Is Not Negotiable
Knowing this saves time and avoids pointless arguments.
Government Charges
Stamp duty, registration, and statutory taxes are fixed.
GST (If Applicable)
GST is regulated and cannot be discounted.
Utility & Meter Fees
Electricity, water, and legal connection charges.
If someone claims these are “adjustable” — the risk is usually hidden elsewhere.
Quick Decision Check
Before You Negotiate
If you answer “yes” to most of these, you’re negotiating from a position of strength.
- I have a written all-in cost sheet
- I’m comparing at least 2 alternatives
- I haven’t paid a token yet
- I’m not under urgency pressure
When to Pause
If these happen, don’t rush the deal.
Costs are revealed only after token or booking
Discounts are verbal, not written
Charges change frequently without explanation
They refuse to share a clean all-in cost sheet
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