Buying guide

Buying guide: How much to offer on a house

Some tips on finding that sweet spot.

I’m buying a house, how much should I offer?

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Think hard about what the maximum amount you can spend, without getting yourself into financial difficulty.

The house is set among the vines with views of the popular Gibbston Valley.

Lake House in Queenstown has been listed with an asking price of $10.425 million.

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