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Just looked at this thread again. This is the funniest thing I've seen on a forum in a long time.:rotfl:0
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Established Gardens- Their back garden looks like the setting for a David Attenborough series.
15 crafts for 2015 challenge.
Christmas 2015 - started to save/wrap!0 -
Rural property (way out in the sticks) with most main services connected or easily accessible = water main only. (Buyer must provide generator, septic tank and calor gas for cooking)0
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Light and airy = big windows, don't fit properly, will cost a fortune to replacePlease stay safe in the sun and learn the A-E of melanoma: A = asymmetry, B = irregular borders, C= different colours, D= diameter, larger than 6mm, E = evolving, is your mole changing? Most moles are not cancerous, any doubts, please check next time you visit your GP.
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Apartment = overpriced flat with beige walls and 50% sized furniture
Victorian = will be f**kin cold in the winter
A property developers dream = needs knocking down and rebuilding, the work would cost 3 times what you could sell it for.0 -
light/bright = walls of rooms recently painted white
contemporary house/flat = new build with open-plan kitchen and living room cos there wasn't room to have 2 separate rooms of a decent size.
stunning far reaching views of = 6th floor or above flat in a ex-LA tower block
conveniently located close to local shops = there is a newsagent and a takeaway right next door
close to Asda/Tesco = once you leave the flat/house you are in the Asda/Tesco car park.
in walking distance/within a stones throw from rail station = 2.5 to 3 miles away from rail station (notice the actual distance is given if it's any closer)
landscaped garden = lots of concrete but there are some plantsI'm not cynical I'm realistic
(If a link I give opens pop ups I won't know I don't use windows)0 -
Part central heating = electric radiator in lounge0
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"Would suit professional couple" = You'll want to work long hours so you'll be spending less time in this house.0
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25 acres of garden = but you only get a converted scullery for your half million.................
....I'm smiling because I have no idea what's going on ...:)
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all mod cons - dimmer switchs0
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