An Estate Agent sort of question .... what do you think?

[suespud]

Sometimes Sue,

It's what people do in order to cope with the onset of various taxes.

Em

We are talking about homes Em,places to live in, not trying to avoid paying tax !!!

[Boris+]

Yes, I realise that Sue, but some properties are just too big or too costly to live in.

Em

[Meg 50]

then sell it to someone who appreciates it

[suespud]

Yes, I realise that Sue, but some properties are just too big or too costly to live in.

Em

Yeah, sell it to a property developer and they can convert it to apartments...I know the name of a good builder

[suespud]

Hi Jo,

I think that such a purchase is unwise and foolhardy. At the end of the day firstly it is essentially an old property - and old properties can be riddled with hidden problems. Yes, ok, I know that that is what surveyors are there for, but it's a game I wouldn't play - I don't go looking for trouble when I buy a property.

Then there is the issue of communal areas - another problem waiting to happen, and don't let's forget that with communal areas come handsome charges, management fees etc., and at the end of the day it is possible to purchase something else with less problems.

I personally don't spend money to gain problems, worry and unhappiness - I wish anyone spending money (whether their own money or a mortgage/loan) all the happiness which they perceive their purchase is going to bring. However, this particular property is personally one which I would stay well clear of.
Em

OK lets get a few things clear here..
We have'nt gained any problems, we are not worried and we are far from unhappy. We have spent our OWN money, we dont have a mortgage/loan(been mortgage free for years now).
We do not perceive anything..we know how much happiness this property is going to bring us and our family and friends when they visit us.

[Boris+]

Firstly I am not at liberty to sell.

Secondly Sue - you have said that you have spent money to buy a property and that you hope and trust that it is going to give you and your family happiness etc.

I second that in no uncertain terms. I hope that all your hopes and wishes come true and give you and yours nothing other than contentment and happiness.

As someone has put elsewhere on the forum - what people do is a matter of personal choice. You have done what you wanted, but it's not for me.

Just to reiterate, I really do hope that it brings you all you desire.

Em

[suespud]

Firstly I am not at liberty to sell.

Secondly Sue - you have said that you have spent money to buy a property and that you hope and trust that it is going to give you and your family happiness etc.

I second that in no uncertain terms. I hope that all your hopes and wishes come true and give you and yours nothing other than contentment and happiness.

As someone has put elsewhere on the forum - what people do is a matter of personal choice. You have done what you wanted, but it's not for me.

Just to reiterate, I really do hope that it brings you all you desire.


Em

Thank you.
In future then Em, please dont suggest that we are unwise and foolhardy and that we are gaining problems, worry and unhappiness, just because we do things that you dont approve of or are "not for you"

[suespud]

Firstly I am not at liberty to sell.

Secondly Sue - you have said that you have spent money to buy a property and that you hope and trust that it is going to give you and your family happiness etc.
I second that in no uncertain terms. I hope that all your hopes and wishes come true and give you and yours nothing other than contentment and happiness.

As someone has put elsewhere on the forum - what people do is a matter of personal choice. You have done what you wanted, but it's not for me.

Just to reiterate, I really do hope that it brings you all you desire.

Em

Em, I didnt say "hope and trust" I said it would
No hoping about it...

[Boris+]

Hi Sue,

Is there any particular reason (other than you may know that red is one of my current favourite colours) that you feel you need to highlight fairly unimportant stuff in red?

I put 'hope and trust' simply because absolutely nobody on this planet can absolutely guarantee what will happen from one moment to the next.

Em

[Boris+]

Sue,

In an attempt to try and put you at ease or pour oil on any troubled waters, I don't think I posted that I thought you were being unwise - I thought I just posted something along the lines of I thought it was unwise. Do please accept my apologies for any confusion which may have arisen from you reading my posts.

The other thing, is that I have never posted what I think of you, so - have a lovely day, enjoy.

Em

[Serendipity]

OMG Suespud it looks absolutely gorgeous, I just love that kind of place so much style and class it really has the 'umph' factor.

[Meg 50]

me too - I'd love to live somewhere like that, high ceilings - huge gardens ( and someone else to tend them) and as for the bells to summon the staff........

[Mo2013]

Anyone having watched 'May the Best House Win' will appreciate the astonishing differences in the contestants' houses, the decor and furnishings.

[qbman1]

Sue,

In an attempt to try and put you at ease or pour oil on any troubled waters, I don't think I posted that I thought you were being unwise - I thought I just posted something along the lines of I thought it was unwise. Do please accept my apologies for any confusion which may have arisen from you reading my posts.

The other thing, is that I have never posted what I think of you, so - have a lovely day, enjoy.

Em

Girls! Couldn't we settle this with a spot of civilised mud wrestling ?!

[Mo2013]

Sue,

In an attempt to try and put you at ease or pour oil on any troubled waters, I don't think I posted that I thought you were being unwise - I thought I just posted something along the lines of I thought it was unwise. Do please accept my apologies for any confusion which may have arisen from you reading my posts.

The other thing, is that I have never posted what I think of you, so - have a lovely day, enjoy.

Em

Girls! Couldn't we settle this with a spot of civilised mud wrestling ?!

In your dreams Mr qbman naughty boy

[qbman1]

Full marks for trying though !

[Mo2013]

Full marks for trying though !

Yeessss some people might say you were very trying (JOKE)

[HK phooey]

That's not a joke, he really is very trying.

[suespud]

Sue,

In an attempt to try and put you at ease or pour oil on any troubled waters, I don't think I posted that I thought you were being unwise - I thought I just posted something along the lines of I thought it was unwise. Do please accept my apologies for any confusion which may have arisen from you reading my posts.

The other thing, is that I have never posted what I think of you, so - have a lovely day, enjoy.

Em

Thank You for your aplology.
The bits in red are so there is no confusion.
I have no idea what you are talking about here
But I am not loosing any sleep over it. Feel free to post whatever you like.

[suespud]

Sue,

In an attempt to try and put you at ease or pour oil on any troubled waters, I don't think I posted that I thought you were being unwise - I thought I just posted something along the lines of I thought it was unwise. Do please accept my apologies for any confusion which may have arisen from you reading my posts.

The other thing, is that I have never posted what I think of you, so - have a lovely day, enjoy.

Em

Girls! Couldn't we settle this with a spot of civilised mud wrestling ?!

Wont be the first time for me
Had a fun fight in the mud baths in Turkey a few years ago...Im game

[qbman1]

I love a game girl ! I just knew there was a reason I should go to Turkey

[Quizzical Bob]

Sue,

In an attempt to try and put you at ease or pour oil on any troubled waters, I don't think I posted that I thought you were being unwise - I thought I just posted something along the lines of I thought it was unwise. Do please accept my apologies for any confusion which may have arisen from you reading my posts.

The other thing, is that I have never posted what I think of you, so - have a lovely day, enjoy.

Em

Girls! Couldn't we settle this with a spot of civilised mud wrestling ?!

Wont be the first time for me
Had a fun fight in the mud baths in Turkey a few years ago...Im game

Any chance of a video? Please.

[suespud]

Down Boys....

Bad..thoroughly bad....

[qbman1]

Steady, QBob, there's a queue here, you know !

[oldbluefox]

Spud's videos are all available at reasonable cost in The Potato Growers' Weekly........................ and very good they are too!!!