Pressured Into Overpaying With Critical Property Issues Undisclosed

When I first met Mr Egan, I clearly explained my situation. I was purchasing my first home and had a limited amount of money, intending to buy outright without obtaining a mortgage. I repeatedly asked Mr Egan what price range I should be offering. Each time, he advised that there was significant interest in the property, with many attendees at the open inspection and multiple offers expected. He strongly encouraged me to submit an offer at the higher end of the advertised price range, and even above the asking price, in order to secure the property. Due to my inexperience, I asked a friend to also contact Mr Egan and ask similar questions. My friend received the same brief and unhelpful responses and felt rushed off the phone. At no point did Mr Egan properly disclose the true condition of the property. The home is approximately 100 years old, yet he did not suggest or recommend obtaining a building inspection. There was also no disclosure regarding critical issues, including: - Lack of information about the water supply system and how it operates - Lack of information about the septic system - The absence of secure, lockable doors and windows Most concerning, I only discovered after settlement that there were no keys to the property at all. If I had known the house could not be properly secured, I would have insisted this be rectified prior to purchase. The property was left vulnerable to unlawful entry, and it is highly likely that items were accessed or removed while it was unoccupied. Additionally, the property was advertised as a two-bedroom home. In reality, it does not have a single functional bedroom. Overall, I found Mr Egan to be poorly communicative, lacking transparency, and not forthcoming with essential information about the property. I believe I was misled into making an unnecessarily high offer based on claims of competition that were not substantiated. I would strongly advise future buyers to exercise caution.