Foxtons Standard Tricks

I let myself be foxton-ed twice in a year. Last year we had an offer accepted on a property, got mortgage/solicitor (and fees) only to be told an offer had been received at the asking price. We didn't budge, and I just found out the property hasn't changed hands since we offered on it! I'll never found out what happened, but if they tell you a larger offer as been received, walk away.

Last month, I saw a flat in my block, valued at 100k over its real value (I checked other sold prices, nothing ever sold for that figure). Made a much lower offer, accepted, then they tried to do the same trick as last year, and I just felt sorry for myself for giving them another opportunity...