Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 8852669)

An important and pertinent point, I shall note the need to drop the definite article when in Hamilton.
I shouldn't bother, just leave off the 'the' when you refer to TREB :rofl: just like the 22,000 plus TREB members all of whom are quite literate

Since this is now the thread for all matters real estate, here's an approach to a deal, new to me, that may help someone else. I received an offer on a property in which it's proposed that the buyer pays the agent's fees, the cost of the house to be reduced by an equivalent amount (ok the seller is still paying really but in a different manner). I like this because for the buyer it reduces the amount subject to Land Transfer Tax and that may make a deal that otherwise wouldn't happen.

Every day a new wrinkle.

Originally Posted by BC15 (Post 8853432)

Assuming your buyer is offering $380,000:

less the 5% commission ($19,000)

Land Transfer Tax
Between $250,000 and $400,000 is 1.5%
So, 1.5% of $19,000 is only $285.000

duh?

Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 8853450)

"duh?" wot? I believe your calculation to be correct, though it's customary to show amounts to two decimal places so as to represent pounds and pence (or dollars and cents).

Originally Posted by BC15 (Post 8853649)

Here's a £ sign for you.

Originally Posted by BC15 (Post 8853649)

Here's a £ sign for you. Third '0' a mistake, not as bad as your 'right' (write).

Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 8853657)

Thank you, though I find this an inexplicable gift. Here's a plus sign for you +.

Originally Posted by iaink (Post 8853673)

Is no one else as bored of this childish bickering as I am then?

Originally Posted by iaink (Post 8853673)

Is no one else as bored of this childish bickering as I am then?

Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 8853694)

I'm waiting to see just how petty it will get. The decimal point precision and 'right' comments have already set new standards of trivial pettiness, but can it get any better?

Originally Posted by Souvy (Post 8853666)

You sure this isn't a spurned ex-lover? He/she has really got it in for you.