Majella Galvin: Caught in a property chain — why the highest offer isn't always what's accepted

It's important to consider not just who is offering the most, but also who is most likely to be able to make good on the offer 

We have found a few lovely properties that would have been ideal for us, but we seem to be missing out every time because we are being outbid

Hi Majella

My family and I have been trying to move to a larger home for more than a year. We love where we live and really want to stay in the area, but we need a bigger garden and another bedroom as our family has grown.