House prices UK: This trick will save you thousands when buying a new home

House prices can be negotiated, although this can be difficult for those who are first time buyers, or don’t feel confident enough to haggle.

However, there is one trick you can use to make sure you are getting good value for your money when it comes to sealing the deal, and purchasing a new house.

One important step is to check on a website such a Zoopla.

Although sellers will attach a certain price to their hose, it is likely to be an over estimation.

Using a tool which shows you the cost that houses near the one you have your eye on really sold for puts you in good stead to make a negotiation. 

Working out any issues with the property and getting a quote on how much they will cost to fix will also stand buyers in a good stead to negotiate.

They can then attempt to offset this against the price that is being offered as a bargaining tool.

Yesterday it was revealed that calling the builders in to a house you are looking into buying is a must, anyway. 

Experts from First Direct urged Britons to get these kind of quotes to avoid hidden costs that might crop up late.

Almost two thirds, 64 per cent, of homeowners told researchers they’d incurred additional costs after moving in.

This of mostly due to unexpected repairs, botched DIY jobs by the previous owners or renovation work being more expensive than they thought. 

Moving to a certain part of the UK could also save you a huge amount of cash.

Last week the latest data from the ONS highlighted a house price per square metre deficit of over £18,000 between the most expensive and affordable places to live.