In theory, property decisions should be logical.

Budget ✅

Location ✅

Inspection reports ✅

But in practice? Logic often takes a back seat.

I’ve worked with savvy, well-prepared buyers who still feel swept up in emotion, and it’s completely understandable.

Here’s what tends to override logic during the property journey:

❤️ Attachment to a Home

You walk into a house and feel something. It’s the garden, the light, the way your kids run down the hallway. Suddenly, it’s the one — and it becomes hard to walk away, even if the price creeps past what you originally thought was reasonable.

🔥 FOMO at Auction

Auctions can feel like a sport. Once you’re in, it’s hard to back down. You start bidding to win, not because the property is worth the price, but because someone else wants it too. It’s competitive, emotional, and very real.

📉 Fear of Missing Out in the Market

Buyers often say: “If we don’t get this one, we might never get in.” That sense of scarcity can lead to rushed decisions or stretching the budget in ways that create stress later.

😬 Pressure from Others

Friends, parents, and even well-meaning colleagues often offer opinions. That “You should’ve bought six months ago” narrative can cause panic, and push buyers into action before they’re ready.

None of this makes buyers irrational – it just makes them human.

Buying a home is personal, emotional, and deeply meaningful. The key is recognising when emotion is helping you… and when it’s hijacking your strategy.

Having someone beside you – who’s been around, objectivity, and no emotional attachment – can help keep the process balanced.

And that can make all the difference between a purchase you feel good about, and one you’ll be proud of for years to come.

✅ Thinking of buying soon – or just not sure where to start?
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