Bl***y cheek of it
Jun 17th 2009, 7:52 pm
#31
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Re: Bl***y cheek of it
We left our house in the UK in Jan and have a sale going through on it which should complete early in July. My parents who live close by have been keeping their eye on the place. On Tuesday they went to the house with my brother to cut the grass and collect some items we did not ship, when they got there they found the grass had been cut and a a petrol lawnmower in the playhouse. My brother phoned the estate agents to see if they knew anything about it and they had given permission to the purchasers to cut the grass so that it would not be too long when they moved in!!! How bl***y cheeky is that? Although it did save my parents from cutting it!! We have contacted our solicitor to ask his advice.
Jun 17th 2009, 10:05 pm
#32
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Re: Bl***y cheek of it
Give me the address. Next time I'm over there - and I do visit the Uk from time to time - I will pop in and top up the fuel can.
Jun 17th 2009, 10:11 pm
#33
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Re: Bl***y cheek of it
I think the OP does have a point, but maybe is aiming a bit strong, and in the wrong direction. It´s the agent they should be having a few quiet words with, about communications.
Sure it shows keenness on the part of the purchasers
Sure you don´t want the house looking unlived in - a target for thieves
Sure it saves the parents time & work
However all it would have taken was a call from purchaser to agent asking if that was okay (maybe this happened) and then a call from agent to either OP or parents as their representative, to say what was planned & was that alright.
Can´t see parents or OP saying no in those circumstances nor anyone thinking about solicitors.
Just about good business practice, really. Agents have a lot to answer for - this is just another example. One phone call job sorted.
Sure it shows keenness on the part of the purchasers
Sure you don´t want the house looking unlived in - a target for thieves
Sure it saves the parents time & work
However all it would have taken was a call from purchaser to agent asking if that was okay (maybe this happened) and then a call from agent to either OP or parents as their representative, to say what was planned & was that alright.
Can´t see parents or OP saying no in those circumstances nor anyone thinking about solicitors.
Just about good business practice, really. Agents have a lot to answer for - this is just another example. One phone call job sorted.
Jun 17th 2009, 10:28 pm
#34
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Re: Bl***y cheek of it
Maintenance of the garden is usually par for the course in any rental agreement.
Jun 17th 2009, 10:31 pm
#37
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Re: Bl***y cheek of it
The people who mowed the lawn were the outrageous people who were paying a few hundred thousand pounds for the property.
Jun 17th 2009, 11:08 pm
#39
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Re: Bl***y cheek of it
Gives a new meaning to mowing someones lawn
Jun 18th 2009, 12:12 am
#40
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Re: Bl***y cheek of it
Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore.
Jun 18th 2009, 12:30 am
#41
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Re: Bl***y cheek of it
Is this a wind up or about to take the place of the "Is Easter the same time in Oz" thread at the top of my list of funniest threads?
Jun 18th 2009, 12:44 am
#42
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Re: Bl***y cheek of it
Actually i can understand the ops view.For instance I came home today.My husband poured me a glass of wine,did dinner and helped kids with homework.I am starting divorce proceedings tomorrow,irreconcilable differences.
Jun 18th 2009, 12:53 am
#43
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Re: Bl***y cheek of it
Jun 18th 2009, 12:59 am
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Jun 18th 2009, 1:06 am
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