| Archive for Downsizer For an ethical approach to consumption |
| Cho-ku-ri |
Dowwnsizer's new HeadquartersLook Downsizer's new H.Q. and Sustainable Living Training Centre. ?? |
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| sally_in_wales |
coo, could do things with that! | ||
| Cho-ku-ri |
I love the fact that it is surrounded by 70 acres of deciduous woodlands. | ||
| sally_in_wales |
absolutely. Now, where do I find a rich uncle to assassinate... | ||
| Simon |
2000+ members. Allowing for a few bogus sign-ups, if we all chip in I reckon 400 quid each should clinch it. | ||
| Jamanda |
Quite a long commute for yourself Simon | ||
| Cho-ku-ri |
A Cyber Community buy-out. I like the idea. I wonder if we could get lottery funding? |
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| Rob R |
I predict some vying for space in the scientific quarter 
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| dougal |
Sadly Simon, it is being offered (as is the practice in Scotland) for "Offers over £800,000" - the actual selling price is likely to be considerably higher, I fear. Interesting that the planners seem dead set against a residential conversion (except possibly to a single country house). I suppose they are thinking of local employment rather than accommodation... |
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| Cho-ku-ri |
In general properties make 20% above asking price. But things can get out of hand if somebody 'loves' a property.
Which system would people prefer the English, with gazumping and chains? Or the Scottish where the property comes off the market while a bid is being considered, or multiple bids go to a closing date and your bid is legally binding if accepted? This means all surveys and finances have to be in place and if you miss out by a £1 you still miss out. I've heard it said that the English system is better for buyers, and the Scottish is better for sellers. Pitty there wasn't a middle ground. |
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| Windymiller |
Does anybody know what it eventually went for? | ||
| Cho-ku-ri |
No sorry. I've never heard. | ||
| jamsam |
and who would live there?? im sure im no the only downsizer who would happily up sticks and move...and im not sharing.... |