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The "have a look at this!" thread II
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Bossypants wrote: »This is the kind of thing that makes me wish I knew the whole story.
This flat came on and was sold in autumn last year. I was keen on it, but in the end too late: http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-31589193.html
This flat, which is on the same road but a studio rather than a one bed, and contains the same distinctive furniture at the first one - the Buddha head triggered my memory - is now on the market six months after the first sale would have completed: http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-52597829.html
Anyone feel like guessing?
probably owed both and moved their furniture across.0 -
Could it possibly be a one-off / special order? :eek:
Thst colour scheme was popular in the 1980's ! I remember seeing them in the show rooms
Stuck on the carousel in Disneyland's Fantasyland
I live under a bridge in England
Been a member for ten years.
Retired in 2015 ( ill health ) Actuary for legal services.0 -
Bossypants wrote: »I feel like you have to admire the commitment!
...However they are leaving...
Perhaps it was done to present to the market?;)0 -
Bossypants wrote: »This is the kind of thing that makes me wish I knew the whole story.
This flat came on and was sold in autumn last year. I was keen on it, but in the end too late: http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-31589193.html
This flat, which is on the same road but a studio rather than a one bed, and contains the same distinctive furniture at the first one - the Buddha head triggered my memory - is now on the market six months after the first sale would have completed: http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-52597829.html
Anyone feel like guessing?
Property developer with a few properties is a fast turn around area. Popular area, starter flats/BTL easy rentals. Just stages the property with the same furniture for each sale.0 -
The person who owned the flat sold it last year (the listing says no chain) and moved into the flat that is currently for sale.Bossypants wrote: »This is the kind of thing that makes me wish I knew the whole story.
This flat came on and was sold in autumn last year. I was keen on it, but in the end too late: http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-31589193.html
This flat, which is on the same road but a studio rather than a one bed, and contains the same distinctive furniture at the first one - the Buddha head triggered my memory - is now on the market six months after the first sale would have completed: http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-52597829.html
Anyone feel like guessing?
The flat for sale has a tenant and I think it's the person/people who sold the flat last year 0 -
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-52604864.html
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A touch of irony, with the stair gate across the door!I must remember that "Money Saving" is not buying heavily discounted items that I do not need. :hello:0 -
MadelinesMum wrote: »http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-52604864.html
Pic 5
A touch of irony, with the stair gate across the door!
Is that to compensate for the lack of a guardrail!! :rotfl:0 -
Bossypants wrote: »This is the kind of thing that makes me wish I knew the whole story.
This flat came on and was sold in autumn last year. I was keen on it, but in the end too late: http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-31589193.html
This flat, which is on the same road but a studio rather than a one bed, and contains the same distinctive furniture at the first one - the Buddha head triggered my memory - is now on the market six months after the first sale would have completed: http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-52597829.html
Anyone feel like guessing?
Maybe the seller danated it to their neighbour when moving? Or maybe a clause that every flat on the street should have a Buddha in the fireplace. 0 -
MadelinesMum wrote: »http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-52604864.html
Pic 5
A touch of irony, with the stair gate across the door!
Maybe to keep a dog in?
More worried about lack of bannister, thought that illegal.0
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