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I agree, but let's please draw a line under this post. I think enough has now been said

Lost in translation. Benefit of the doubt

woodrot Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Theu would have a build a Waitrose over my dead > body > > I am not bothered either way > > I would lay down my life to have a waitrose in ED > > > There. All the arguments rolled into 3 E-Z > answers. > > now can someone bin this tiresome thread I agree. 29 pages is quite enough

I thought the same thing only the other day. Its saddening how shabby it has become, but I suppose there is little point in repairing it if there are plans to change it. Saying that I think they should hurry up and do so. Talking about Guerrilla Gardening, here is a link to a friend who has been very active in Elephant and Castle. There are tons of small disused and neglected areas around ED that could be brighted up with only a little bit of work. In particular I was thinking about the raised beds opposite KFH on Peckham Rye. http://www.guerrillagardening.org/onguerrillagardening.html

Thanks for the correction motorbird. Do people really think property in ED is over priced because I don't. I think you get what you pay for. If you are looking for value then it is probably best to look elsewhere, but i believe there are a number of very good reasons why property is priced accrodingly in ED. I also believe that the large number of people who are prepared to buy property here recognise those reasons too.

Exactly what I thought! 275 really?

You know if you really have the time then you can actually visit the forum on the Waitrose website and ask them about their plans to open new stores in particular areas. If you scroll down then you can see the Waitrose Sales and Support team responding to peoples suggestions. Does anyone remember that programme 'worst jobs in histroy?'. Its got to be up there http://www.waitrose.com/content/waitrose/en/home/forum/non_food_topics/new_waitrose_branch_locations_for__1.page-1.html

I agree with jerememy. Property in ED is more expensive than most surroundiong areas and the main reason being down to the fact that there are better facilities and a better mix of local businesses. I don't know why people are always so surprised by this. Face it ED is a good place to live with high demand. It is still cheaper than Herne Hill, Clapham, parts of Brixton....

I would be incredibly surprised if you could find a 2 bedroom garden flat for 320 in good condition. You are completely right, it varies from house to house and road to road. ED continues to change as more people are descovering it and property still remains cheaper than in neighbouring areas (clapham, herne hill, brixton etc) or north london. A manager from Foxtons told me about nine months ago than their branch in ED is their busiest in london with over 9000 people registered on their books. Several people I know who have moved to ED over the past two years and who have bought 2 bed houses/flats have all paid in excess of 400. Admittedly they have been in areas near good schools and shops.

Always a big fan of a Midnight Runner. Perhaps one evening you could set up a little stall outside your flat to offer him/her a refreshing beverage or cool face towel? Midnight Runner Fan #3

How about instead of a supermarket something more like Brixton Market/Village?

I follow Rye Books, The Actress, The Bishop and The Palmerston....hmmm, thinking about it that probably says quite a lot about where I spend most of my time! Would be great to know who/what other people follow

I think that sounds about right!

I live on Barry Road and find the traffic not really to be a problem. If your property has double glazing then you really wont hear much (even better if your bedroom is at the rear). Most of the houses on Barry Road have lovely large gardens that get a great deal of sunshine, a the view to Peckham Rye and the church is very nice too.

I am against it.

Towards Camberwell that is

Police sirens in East Dulwich on Barry Road heading up that way

I am sure most of you have seen this already, but think this lady is amazing. We need more people in London like her:

Tarot - I walked down LL about an hour ago and the Post Office was closed. It was hard to see the extent of the damage as the doors were closed. Maybe someone can give a more recent update for you?

Thanks for confirming acm. Glad to hear it was a coincidence.

Jeneve says there is a fire at Sainsburys on LL

lets see these little brats off together!

how bad is the fire? post pics please

Good on them, hope they manage to see off any possible trouble.

anyone else able to confirm this?