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All mod cons?
Now you've discovered the ghastly truth about your idyllic village haven, it's time to see just how elastic the language of bricks and mortar can be. One anonymous agent gives us the inside track…
What they say ‘Flexible living space’.
What they mean ‘Several rooms crammed into one – a kitchen-diner adjoining the lounge, for instance.’
What they say ‘Well presented’.
What they mean ‘This just means it’s not totally tatty. They’ve probably hoovered.’
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9 comments
i mwish every roman catholic a very happy christmas in this village
It's an IKEA site. Quite good as it happens.
I found this website which basically lets estate agents that we arent going anywhere!!!
www.notgoinganywhere.co.uk
I really like the idea of the 'no estate agents' sign on the door - does that actaully work?
My 'no junk mail' one certainly doesn't... although you do get the occasional little gem through the junk mail... never met a gem of an estate agent though... :(
I recently bought a flat in east london and while yes, I recognise the potential increase in prices because of the olympics and stuff, at the end of the day, I bought the flat for myself, to make my home. I've spent several grand improving it, so I'm sure if I did give one of those dodgy estate agents the time of day they'd be quite excited, but my home aint for sale!
Estate agents are all about making money at your expense, they dont care about you as a person or your house as a home. They just want to make a quick buck. Not I'm not selling up!!!
Yeah I find it annoying. I have spent a good dose of time and money doing up my house for ME to live in and enjoy, not in the mood at all to sell, yet the letters and calls keep happening. Maybe I need to use their double speak...
LOL - I get about 3 a week in Streatham Common. They won't take no for an answer, even when I put a "no estate agents" sign in the window.
Let's turn it around. Me-speak for estate agents:
When I say "No, I don't want to sell my home" it means "Don't come back next week and try convincing me again"
Seriously, get stuffed the lot of you. I. AM. NOT. GOING. ANYWHERE.