One number that summarises your negotiating position — built from market data, property specifics, and timing signals.
Buyer Power is OfferHound's composite score for your negotiating position on a specific property. It combines six factors — each weighted by its typical impact on negotiated outcomes across thousands of UK transactions.
A high Buyer Power score (7+) means conditions strongly favour a meaningful discount. A low score (under 4) means you're likely competing with other buyers and have limited leverage — but you still benefit from knowing the fair value.
Property significantly overpriced, on market 60+ days, slow local market, EPC issues or condition concerns. Open well below asking and use data to justify.
Some overpricing, reasonable time on market, no obvious urgency on either side. Negotiate methodically — you have leverage but can't push too hard.
Popular area, priced close to fair value, recently listed. Focus on speed, reliability and chain-free status rather than price. Know your walk-away point.
Birmingham B15 — Buyer Power Score
You have meaningful leverage here
Suggested opening offer
£320,000 (£95K below asking)
Six components, each weighted by its historical impact on negotiated discounts across UK transactions.
| Component | Weight | Reading (Birmingham B15) | Raw score | Weighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Days on market | 25% | 71 days (avg: 34 days) — 2.1× typical stale | 9.2 | 2.30 |
| Overpricing gap | 25% | 20.3% above fair value — significant gap | 8.8 | 2.20 |
| Market direction | 20% | B15 flat +2.1% YoY but Q1 2025 volumes down 18% — softening | 6.5 | 1.30 |
| Property condition | 15% | EPC D, dated bathroom, no recent works — moderate negative | 7.0 | 1.05 |
| Local demand | 10% | Edgbaston is desirable — schools, green space — seller has patience | 4.5 | 0.45 |
| Price reduction history | 5% | No reductions yet despite 71 days — neutral signal | 5.0 | 0.25 |
| Composite Buyer Power Score | 100% | 7.55 → 7.8 |
Raw score is normalised 0–10. Composite rounds to 7.8 after applying a confidence adjustment for data completeness (all sources returned for this property).
Your negotiating position isn't static. Here's how it changes under different circumstances.
If property hits 90 days
Days-on-market component scores 9.8. Seller urgency significantly higher. Open at £305K, expect to close at £315K.
If seller reduces by 5%
A 5% cut (to £394K) shows willingness but still £49K above fair value. Leverage remains — push to £330K–£345K range.
If competing offer emerges
Leverage weakens substantially. Focus shifts to speed and chain-free status. Know your walk-away: £345K (fair value). Don't be pushed above it.
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