Favourite Real Estate Jargon
Jan 2nd 2010, 7:05 am
#16
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2009
Location: In a paper bag
Posts: 414
Re: Favourite Real Estate Jargon
SLUG
why advertise the pests?
why advertise the pests?
Jan 2nd 2010, 9:55 am
#17
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Oct 2006
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 3,162
Re: Favourite Real Estate Jargon
One owner....... AND??? So what if it has only had one owner? That means the house must be good?
And stylish..... possibly in the 1970s, but have they opened their eyes??
And stylish..... possibly in the 1970s, but have they opened their eyes??
Jan 2nd 2010, 3:28 pm
#18
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Jan 2009
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 20,821
Re: Favourite Real Estate Jargon
Needs a bit of TLC...
Tonnes of Loose Cash.
Tonnes of Loose Cash.
Jan 2nd 2010, 3:51 pm
#19
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Oct 2006
Location: Nowhere - I'm a travelling (wo)man!
Posts: 2,362
Jan 2nd 2010, 7:05 pm
#21
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Aug 2008
Location: utopia within my head
Posts: 1,990
Re: Favourite Real Estate Jargon
Only in Qld.........Feathered and grooved exterior.
I used to build my pigeon lofts with feathered and grooved wood.
I used to build my pigeon lofts with feathered and grooved wood.
Jan 2nd 2010, 7:38 pm
#22
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Jul 2008
Location: Westernport Mornington Peninsula
Posts: 1,761
Re: Favourite Real Estate Jargon
Bay glimpses, so you climb the highest tree.
Colonial style = plastic tape type stuff on the windows to make them little squares.
Colonial style = plastic tape type stuff on the windows to make them little squares.
Jan 2nd 2010, 7:46 pm
#23
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Mar 2008
Location: Sydney, NSW
Posts: 7,580
Re: Favourite Real Estate Jargon
sparkling pool - all the ones I saw were green!
Jan 2nd 2010, 7:59 pm
#24
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Aug 2008
Location: utopia within my head
Posts: 1,990
Re: Favourite Real Estate Jargon
Quaint - Old and knackered.
Jan 2nd 2010, 11:03 pm
#26
Forum Regular
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 109
Re: Favourite Real Estate Jargon
I saw one once and the headline was "Not as big as it looks!" 
Jan 3rd 2010, 9:08 am
#27
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Apr 2005
Location: Western burbs, Melbourne
Posts: 2,260
Re: Favourite Real Estate Jargon
"In the highly sought after area of xxxxxxx."
I have yet to hear of one which says "an area no-one wants to live in"
and "convenient for xxxx" ie so bloody close that you will never escape the constant noise from whatever it is.
I have yet to hear of one which says "an area no-one wants to live in"
and "convenient for xxxx" ie so bloody close that you will never escape the constant noise from whatever it is.
Jan 3rd 2010, 9:45 am
#28
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Jan 2009
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 20,821
Re: Favourite Real Estate Jargon
5 minute walk to local shops...
That's if you're ultra fit.
That's if you're ultra fit.
Jan 3rd 2010, 10:02 am
#29
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,872
Re: Favourite Real Estate Jargon
For those who want a good giggle go onto Ralph Bending Real Estate,Glastonbury UK.I go to Glasto quite alot and reading the adverts in his office window is a hoot!Its a pity all estate agents are'nt like him!
Jan 3rd 2010, 11:35 am
#30
Jan4kids
Joined: Apr 2004
Location: Hertfordshire - Adelaide - now Gold Coast.
Posts: 1,156
Re: Favourite Real Estate Jargon
'Deceased Estate'.......like that makes me REALLY want to live there 
Just Imagine..... 'WHERE exactly do you think he carked it Dear?' as you're turning in for bed
Just Imagine..... 'WHERE exactly do you think he carked it Dear?' as you're turning in for bed