TonyQuinn

This has been troubling a number of us in my workplace over the past couple of days so would appreciate any help. South East London's postcodes, unlike the equivalent in South West London, follow an alphabetical pattern as opposed to geographic. Following SE1, which is Southwark's postcode and related to where the main sorting office is, the rest of the postcodes in South East London follow the alphabet. Hence SE2 is Abbey Wood, SE3 is Blackheath, SE4 is Brockley, SE5 is Camberwell....I hope you get the idea. So why is Dulwich Village SE21, East Dulwich SE22, Forest Hill/Honor Oak SE23, and Herne Hill SE24. Huge kudos to the person who can explain why that little pocket of South East London is not included in the original postcodes. Thanks TQ

I think the length of this thread at 3 pages illustrates exactly what is going on with Dulwich. People, rather than slagging off one or other of the local estate agents, tell each other some points of interest about the market as a whole. It's just too middle class slagging off Foxtons and then using them to up your price. Go to my far more interesting opening thread "Dulwich Housing Market Lessons" for clearer insights. Best TQ.

Please read my award-winning thread "What to do about all the dog pooh in Dulwich." You will see how many people are disgusted by this. Zero tolerance. Extreme prejudice.

New ma, I don't want to promote myself as Dulwich's very own Sarah Beeny, but as I said on another thread, what's important is that you price your property reasonably. Forget all the hogwash certain estate agents, such as Foxton's, throw at you. In my experience the others are more or less the same...if the property is priced properly, there's little the agents actually do. As far as your leasehold comment, you're absolutely right. If you are selling a property, with say less than 90 years on the lease, don't go anywhere near one of those cheap as chips outfits outside the smoke. Best TQ. new mother Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Forget solicitors out of London, especially for > leases. it is a false economy. > > Tony, thanks for this. what is your view on > agents?

It was not my intention to turn it into a thread of a carpet shop on the strip, I can assure you. It was just an aside comment about how good some people are and how bad others are.

Forget Foxton's, just price your property honestly, that's the answer. Read my thread on Dulwich housing market lessons for some of my observations. Good luck TQ

One man's (or woman's) graffiti is another one's art. I personally haven't seen much and really do like the bits I have seen, such as the mural on the corner of Goodrich and Barry.

In defense of Ian at Meaby, I didn't pay through the nose, maybe a couple of hundred quid more than the cheap as chips one I used for my sale. The return I got was way more than that, I can assure you. And Jimmyay, i think you got it spot on regarding LLC....they really didn't want our business. Not for the first time, I hasten to add.

Since I've just bought and sold property in Dulwich, I thought I'd share with you some of my conclusions and recommendations. 1/ Sellers will be exceptionally lucky to get the asking price. I reckon the agreed price is around 7 percent below the asker. 2/ Be prepared for a renegotiation after acceptance in the event the survey shows up some problems. In the old days of a buoyant housing market, a renegotiation wouldn't wash. 3/ Don't use a cheap as chips solicitor. Pay for a good one, it could well save you money in the long run and will certainly relieve the stresses. My recommendation is Ian Smith at Meaby & Co. in Camberwell. 4/ There are so many good local firms about, and wish to highlight Steve and son at SOS Plasterers for dampwork (07795053372) and Dan at DulwichMultitrade (07962 888049) for just about anything that needs to be done, Tony at A&M Carpet Care (07846 314543). Bespoke Windows are great too if you need to get high quality windows at a fair price. Not everyone is so good....including a promominet carpet shop on Lordship Lane! Best TQ

Lizzie....I don't mean to be rude but have you ever been to a pub? Any pub that shows football would show the game tonight!

I can barely remember seeing let alone hearing a plane. Get real or move out!

As I have said this whole thread is a joke and I suggest Mr/Mrs/Ms Administrator that you close it up for good. The good burghers of Dulwich are being made to look awfully silly. Best TQ

I posted earlier whether this was a belated and hungover April Fool thread. I hope it wasn't. Let's replace Kidhardy with LadyJane....Go Jane go!

I posted earlier whether this was a belated and hungover April Fool thread. I hope it wasn't. Let's replace Kidhardy with LadyJane....Go Jane go!

I posted earlier whether this was a belated and hungover April Fool thread. I hope it wasn't. Let's replace Kidhardy with LadyJane....Go Jane go!

Are we sure this isn't an April fool....I know it was posted on April 2 but maybe Ladyjane just didn't get up in time.

I heard all about the incident Sherry....was sitting next to your fella on the Number 63 bus. Glad to hear that insurance will be picking it up!

Mr Barber. Since I've been going on about Barry Road for years, ever since someone woke us in the middle of the night having crashed into Barry's shop, I must applaud you for the work you have done and am greatly gladenned to hear of this development. It really is a shame you're a Liberal and will soon be extinct. You have time to defect and maybe continue on your political journey. All the best. TQ

I meant thread not threat....but hey, clearly we need to threaten the offenders with some clear consise action. Zero tolerance extreme prejudice! TonyQuinn Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Can I refer all current readers and Mr/Mrs/Ms > Administrator to the award-winning threat that I > started over a year ago entitled "What to do about > all the dog pooh in Dulwich?" In it, all readers > can find out how to contact council to sort out > the mess. I also looking for anyone to support me > in my endeavour to make Dulwich a dog pooh free > zone. Zero tolerance, extreme prejudice!

Can I refer all current readers and Mr/Mrs/Ms Administrator to the award-winning threat that I started over a year ago entitled "What to do about all the dog pooh in Dulwich?" In it, all readers can find out how to contact council to sort out the mess. I also looking for anyone to support me in my endeavour to make Dulwich a dog pooh free zone. Zero tolerance, extreme prejudice!

For the record I'm not blaming Tory cuts alone. For fear of getting lynched, I'd like to repeat the mantra of a young Tony Blair. The best solution is to be "tough on crime and tough on the causes of crime." Blaming smartphones for any pickup in muggings (evidence?) is no answer.

Is that the official government line Mr Barber, that the uptick in muggings is due to individuals parading their new smartphones? Has it nothing to do with the pernicious social and economic policies the Tory-led government is pursuing? Tough being in government isn't it Mr Barber? James Barber Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Every mugging is a mini horror story of long term > fear and intimidation. > > The increasing incidence of highly valuable > smartphones after a long period of mobile phones > becoming less valuable is the prime cause. Highly > portable expensive items. Rash of such crime when > mobile phone were originally expensive and had > just become popular. > > Even TV ads telling people how valuable 2nd hand > phones are.

Yes, well done Mr Barber. Unfortunately, your award is not going to save you or your party from the backlash that is coming because of Mr Clegg's deal with Mr Cameron. But, I do sincerely appreciate your endeavours to connect with us all. TQ

Barry's is the king of Dulwich.

Go to my award-winning thread entitled "What to do about all the dog pooh in Dulwich" and you will find a movement ready to back harsh sentences for dogs and their owners. Best TQ