Thursday, 20 March 2014

What Estate Agents Say Vs. What They Really Mean

“Some work needed.”



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“Early viewing recommended” – it's gone already

“An exciting opportunity has arisen” – in shock news, we have a house available

“Up-and-coming area” – might not be horrible in a decade's time

“Increasingly popular area” – horrible, but lots of people are as desperate as you

“Popular area” – you can't afford to live here

“Sought-after location” – only Russian oligarchs can afford to live here

“Borders on X” – don't tell people you live in X if you ever want them to find your house

“Deceptively spacious” – not spacious

“Cosy” – really not spacious

“Perfectly sized” – humans can barely fit in this

“Bijou” – humans cannot fit in this

“Compact” – cats cannot fit in this

“Charming” – doesn't have stairs

“Quaint” – doesn't have windows

“Rustic” – doesn't have a roof

“Authentic” – is made of mud and straw

“Unique” – does not comform with the laws of physics



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“Easy access into the city” – it's not in the city

“An extensive range of shopping facilites nearby” – there's a Tesco Metro, a newsagents, and a laundrette you'll never use

“A substantial double fronted detached house” – it is a detached house

“An exceptional period conversion flat” – it is an old flat

“A well presented two double bedroom maisonette” – it's an expensive flat so we're trying to make this sound classy

“Superb lounge” – it has a lounge

“It has a wonderful flowing entertaining space” – I'm basically just talking crap now

“Fully fitted kitchen” – good news, you won't need to provide your own sink

“WC / bathroom” – there's a toliet, but we call it a WC because it makes it sound slightly more upmarket than just us saying the word toilet

“The development is located minutes away from this incredible city attraction” – you will visit the attraction twice, even though you can see it every time you sit on the WC / toilet

“The flat has an open day” – you will have less than an hour to purchase this house, otherwise it will be gone forever and your dreams will lie in ruins

“Well presented” – they hoovered before you arrived

“Superbly presented” – they stuck some daffodils in a jug too

“A building full of character” – it was designed by MC Escher and decorated by a psychopath

“A building with a lot of history” – look at this dent, look at this dent, look at this dent, is that a bloodstain?

“This apartment has heating and carpets fitted” – we're running out of stuff to say about this flat so I am just listing stuff you normally find in a house

“Key deposit” – give us money

“Reservation fee” – give us money

“Administration paperwork fee” – give us £100 to do some photocopying or you're homeless




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