I offered £2k, but he said he would go no lower than £2,300 as there are benefits to him for a quick sale and thus he won't need to advertise.
PLUS, he will give me his time free of charge to get me up to speed with the aircraft and site (a requirement of the syndicate & gliding club) even though I have 70 hours on that type (Slingsby T61F Venture) at a different Gliding Club. The guy is a qualified CAA examiner and instructor.
The monthly rate is £35, and £18 per hour wet. Cheap and cheerful flying in Ventures, even if they are slow!