Property developers can’t buy it any quicker than anyone else, except they might not need a mortgage. Has she been approached by developers ? Or is she going to try to find some ? From her point of view, she wants the best possible price, but she may also want the house to be kept as it was, and not “developed” In which case, she’ll be more likely to accept an offer from you.

Buying a house is stressful, believe me. When you see one you want, it’s a bit like falling in love (you imagine yourself living there, you mentally arrange your furniture..) and when you don’t get a house you had set your heart on, it’s a bit like getting chucked, and you can end up quite depressed for a few days, shedding a few tears. I hope you get this house, but if you don’t, there will be others. And even the smoothest transaction involves stress, so brace yourself.

So, take a deep breath, leave your offer on the table – she will come back to you in a few days. If not, give her a week, and then ask her if she has had time to consider your offer.

Good Luck

Dont buy a house this way!

Use estate agents, that way you’re not going to get conned.
If the house is worth £225k then an offer of £215k is acceptable (not always acceptED but acceptable).

If you let the seller be the one to control the sale then you will get shafted. YOU are the one with the money. If she wont even consider dropping the price then tell her to forget it.

A property Developer will NEVER pay what a house is worth because there would be no margin for profit.

This person is trading on the fact that your mother is next door.

WALK AWAY!
Take a look at what else is on the market first, the value may seem to be £225k but the surrounding prices may be that because they are ultra modern and just fitted with latest decor and conveniences.

If you want the house, offer 225K. She is not at all being unreasonable to hold out for full price. Especially if the house is not yet on the market, or has not been out there long. It’s her house, she can do what she wants.

Property developers can probably close the deal in just a few days – they have access to lots of money, and don’t have to arrange for a mortgage. If they have a check for the full amount – it’ll take as long as it takes for them to sign the contract and hand over payment.