Non-negotiable criteria
nounnon-ne·go·ti·a·ble cri·te·ri·apronounced non-neh-GOH-shee-uh-bul kry-TEER-ee-uh
Last reviewed 16 April 2026
What does the noun Non-negotiable criteria mean?
Property requirements a buyer commits to not compromising on, regardless of market pressure. Typically limited to three core criteria such as budget ceiling, minimum size, and location.
How the noun Non-negotiable criteria is used
Before we started looking, we locked in three non-negotiable criteria: under $850k, at least two bedrooms, and within 10 km of the CBD.
Synonyms
must-haves, deal-breakers
Related words
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