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Snorky, you're supposed to 'sign on' in the Where is Everybody thread first...

:)...

I thought the same as you initially Meds, but I had a chat on here with one of the partners and he said it was about trying to dispel the public's often held view that estate agents are liars etc. It's highlighted in their logo, although to my eyes the F stands out more than the No Lies :)...https://no-flies.co.uK

I never got the name No Flies estate agents. I know the emphasis is on No Lies, but still seemed an odd name to choose. Just checked, they're still in business, so what do I know...:)

I take your points Duncan but free returns and the inherent admin costs that brings sounds like an unsustainable business model to me, especially if people are buying in such large quantities, knowing they will return many of the items. Keep deliveries free to maintain the incentive to buy, but charge for returns. I think Ted Baker charges a nominal amount for returns (?3?), sounds like a sensible thing to do to deter multi-purchasing...

Were customers charged for returns?...

It's not that difficult, people can change their names but it's a lot harder to change posting styles and the subjects they post on. Even our multi-banned friend's use of ''Nah'' was a dead giveaway. As they say, old habits die hard...

/forum/read.php?9,2197860,2197860#msg-2197860 /forum/read.php?9,2200786,2200786#msg-2200786 /forum/read.php?9,2276796,2276796#msg-2276796 /forum/file.php?9,file=365703 (This one even has the same pic you posted as sspringer) Case closed M'Lud... ETA: Correct link to Effra's garden seat thread which is where the white seat link came from /forum/read.php?9,2147360,2147561#msg-2147561

sspringer Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Isn't McAsh the one who posted seasons greetings > on the forum with a pic showing him wearing a > jumper with "F**k the Tories" on it? You should know, since it was you who posted the pic as an anti-Labour local election stunt in one of your many banned incarnations on the forum. /forum/read.php?20,2261423,2264533#msg-2264533 And to think you've offered to help with the running of the new forum...:)

A standard AST usually has clauses which state that the landlord has to maintain and if required repair the property to habitable standards, by not doing so they would be in breach of the contract, not you, so you could leave without costs to yourselves. Anyway, the key to all this is finding a decent landlord, have you heard of Grainger PLC? They have a huge portfolio nationally with plenty of properties in this area. They are so big they even have a specialist repair company that tenants contact directly, so no issues with a missing or disinterested landlord. I'm sure there might be some downsides e.g. at the pricier end of the scale, but if you're looking for some certainty and peace of mind after your unhappy experiences they might be worth contacting. Google 'Grainger east dulwich rentals' and you should get plenty of info...

I can understand a landlord wanting a long-term tenancy, I would've thought it was in a tenant's interest too. If prices are going up as you say on a weekly basis, wouldn't it be in your interest to sign up to a long-term contract and thus nullify future increases? Like the housing market in general, it's a basic supply and demand problem, more people looking than properties available. I can't see the problem being resolved for quite some time, certainly not under the current Gov. Asking for money up front (over and above the normal deposit) is taking the mick though. You don't elaborate as to the extent of the damp and structural issues, but I would imagine neither is an easy fix with tenants in-situ. Such remedial works can be noisy, dusty, extremely inconvenient e.g. lifting up of carpets, floorboards etc, and depending what the structural issue is, even dangerous. These sort of repairs are best done when the property is vacant...

*Sobs uncontrollably...*

*Locks cellar door and leaves Quiet Room thinking ''Job done, the Forum will thank me, no more bad one-liners''...*

*Brushes cobwebs away, spots foot steps in the thick layer of dust on the floor and the whiff of oil...^

The sooner people stop presuming everyone lives their lives in London like they live in Trumpton or Camberwick Green the better! Don't bring the CGF into this. The CGF = LTN Discussion Free-Zone!...

KidKruger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > return to oil painting I say, that'll put an end > to it all !! Rembrandt's ''Dick Pic Period'' is hard to beat...

Tongue in cheek or not, Cat's right about the march towards narcissism, except I think many are already there, they even voted in a narcissist-in-chief in the States I don't mind teenagers doing it, probably all part of growing up/finding your identity etc, as a kid it was normal once in a while to pop down to a passport photo booth with a mate(s)/girlfriend for some 'pulling faces' snaps, but it was a stage that you eventually grew out of. Have noticed that disposable cameras with film have become trendy with teenagers, also modern takes on Polaroids, so maybe all is not lost...

It's normally a sign a thread has reached it's natural conclusion. It was a niche POV to begin with, there's only so much that can be said about whether or not more shops should've put up some bunting, best let it die here of natural causes...

I see our resident #TeamBoris has had his 3 Shredded Wheat again. How dare those journalists report the truth about our blessed leader! Sting 'em up along with those treacherous Tory MPs who expressed their democratic right in a vote!...

At least give it a chance hammerman. Think of all the fun you and Nige will have listening to it while chasing migrants around Dover...

mockney piers Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Still here..... Matron! *faints....*

Two schools of thought: Wean yourself off gradually or Go cold turkey...

Not inclusive enough. I was thinking more along the lines of the Benny Hill theme tune...