robbin

I can quite see they may do that, but it's not (as I read his post) what James was suggesting. He said they are describing flats as offices.

But the offices are not flats James? Surely you are not suggesting they will surreptitiously and in breach of authorised user, build them as flats, not offices? If so, I think that's a bit far fetched and frankly not something they could achieve without detection. If that's not what you are suggesting, then your point is not a good one - if the cut off for Section 106 purposes is 9 flats then they are entitled to ask to build 8, not 10 aren't they and to instead build offices rather than flats? Every developer is going to look to make maximum profits within the rules, surely?

Ha ha! Good post Dave R. Maybe Burgage should change his or her name to Verbiage.

Pete & First Mate - I see - and stand corrected.

Hilarious reviews - you have to feel sorry for those people! The best part is it is actually only rated No. 373 of 522 B&Bs/Inns in London. I cringe when thinking what the other 149 must be like!

And the references above to "penthouse" flats on top is also unnecessarily prejudicial and somewhat misleading. I have read the application documents and I can see not a single reference to "penthouse flats". They are top floor flats. Whether they are somehow posh and luxurious, as the use of the word (only by the posters) implies, is not mentioned.

That's a good tip - I wouldn't have thought about that analogue/digital thing, but it makes sense.

Your TV is broken?

I think people have seen the television documentaries exposing past (alleged) dodgy practices at other Foxtons' offices.

You should be able to find labourers for ?15 per hour (?120 per day) without resorting to going to the B&Q car park (which I wouldn't recommend). Suggest you post something in the businesses section asking for people to contact you if interested.

If it helps, I have resolved no longer to rise to the bait. So you need not worry about any future replies from me.

And there!

To be honest, my post was not intended to be sneering at Iceland or at anyone who goes to Iceland - it was more driven by how irritated I get at the ridiculous reverse snobbery trotted out by Louisa and one or two others on here about Iceland and M&S/Waitrose(as well as so many other entities).

"She [Louisa] asked me to post this for her as she?s banned for the moment from posting in the General comments area." That would explain why she has taken to sending obnoxious PMs then!! Incidentally, she also (as usual) misses the point in her PMs as well. Louisa's PM:- Marks and spencer From: Louisa To: robbin Date: 23/04/2015 11:53 Think you'll find Beckenham already has a Waitrose and M&S! (More than what ED has). So the sneering is laughable! Louisa.

Otta wrote: "I'm intrigued, why Beckenham?" Two reasons - (1) its not ED and (2) it's where it appears Louisa would rather live and its seems only fair she should have her beloved Iceland close at hand!

On reflection... http://www.cityam.com/213075/waitrose-could-boost-your-house-price-12pc So, Waitrose it is!

Who cares, so long as that awful Iceland moves on to Beckenham!

I was so annoyed by your advert that I followed your link. You do have some really bad taste tacky looking beds!!

Do one!

If I were a teacher at Goodrich School I would be tempted to say: "Collyflower - it is "the entrance to" not "the entrance of"... and "MMcGarry - it is a "wheel" not a "whell""

Cool. The police car was seen chasing after them? Sounds like a scene from The Professionals or something equally exciting. I'm glad the police is taking these incidents pretty seriously.... How fast would you estimate their shopping trolley was going as they tried to make their escape?

Yes, granted if all that is true and a note on the windscreen hasn't yielded any resolution - but that's 5 'ifs' and one 'maybe'.

Not as easy to read as a note on the car windscreen - surely?!

Indeed, good advice and it's that simple. It would also save a lot of righteous indignation and high blood pressure being vented on the EDF!

Ah, rumbled! Yes, I have bin watching you.