Show us your real estate pawn (Vol 4)
Discussion
CharlesdeGaulle said:
Shnozz said:
...The same as another poster who is at pains to tell us of his achievements and then drops into other threads about his ma's pad in Sunningdale/Wentworth 
You're not alone in noticing that. Accusing others of smugness was the cherry on the iced bun. ETA. Actually, perhaps I've cottoned on.
Ouch. I think that's referring to me. And I rather think that my posts have been taken in a way they were not meant to be.
Oh well. The problem with posting anything on an internet forum is that you don't always come across in the way you meant to.
If it's any help, on the smugness thing, I was objecting to people on PH judging others for having big mortgages/leased cars, and the constant carping on here that people should just accept their lot in life, and don't deserve nice things. I happen to not believe that, and think it smacks of elitism, and keeping people in their place.
I perhaps unwisely used some examples of how I have treated leverage to illustrate that. Put my money where my mouth is, so to speak. This was not intended to be smug, but illustrative. Let's be very clear - there are many, many people in the world, and on here, who are more successful (by whatever measure you wish to pick) than I have been, and always will be.
As for my mother's house in that part of the world, it isn't typical of the homes there, being an old and undeveloped house (albeit in a nice location). It was bought a very long time ago, and at a time a teacher and a car salesman (my parents) could buy something there. I know that at the time, they were told by plenty of people that they had ideas above their station - which is probably where my lack of patience for snobbiness and sly classism comes from.
And on topic, they took a very large mortgage (for them) to buy it, struggled when interest rates hit 12%, gave up a lot to keep it, and all of that risk paid off for my mother now, in the twilight of her life. Had they done what everyone said they should have, and paid off the mortgage in their little semi a few miles away, and known their place, she would be poorer, now, and I would worry about her more.
I'm glad my mother still has it, as it will hopefully fund her retirement one day when some developer buys it, as they do with all of the old properties in that neck of the woods.
Nothing to do with me, anyway. It's not my property, and not my achievement. And as my posts have said, having grown up there, I find that part of the world soulless and lacking any sense of community, rather than aspirational. Being a teenager there was rubbish, and I left after university. I am certainly not proud of coming from a place that I did nothing to earn, didn't stay in, and wouldn't move back to.
Carry on, all.
Oh well. The problem with posting anything on an internet forum is that you don't always come across in the way you meant to.
If it's any help, on the smugness thing, I was objecting to people on PH judging others for having big mortgages/leased cars, and the constant carping on here that people should just accept their lot in life, and don't deserve nice things. I happen to not believe that, and think it smacks of elitism, and keeping people in their place.
I perhaps unwisely used some examples of how I have treated leverage to illustrate that. Put my money where my mouth is, so to speak. This was not intended to be smug, but illustrative. Let's be very clear - there are many, many people in the world, and on here, who are more successful (by whatever measure you wish to pick) than I have been, and always will be.
As for my mother's house in that part of the world, it isn't typical of the homes there, being an old and undeveloped house (albeit in a nice location). It was bought a very long time ago, and at a time a teacher and a car salesman (my parents) could buy something there. I know that at the time, they were told by plenty of people that they had ideas above their station - which is probably where my lack of patience for snobbiness and sly classism comes from.
And on topic, they took a very large mortgage (for them) to buy it, struggled when interest rates hit 12%, gave up a lot to keep it, and all of that risk paid off for my mother now, in the twilight of her life. Had they done what everyone said they should have, and paid off the mortgage in their little semi a few miles away, and known their place, she would be poorer, now, and I would worry about her more.
I'm glad my mother still has it, as it will hopefully fund her retirement one day when some developer buys it, as they do with all of the old properties in that neck of the woods.
Nothing to do with me, anyway. It's not my property, and not my achievement. And as my posts have said, having grown up there, I find that part of the world soulless and lacking any sense of community, rather than aspirational. Being a teenager there was rubbish, and I left after university. I am certainly not proud of coming from a place that I did nothing to earn, didn't stay in, and wouldn't move back to.
Carry on, all.
Edited by Harry Flashman on Sunday 30th January 22:53
Harry Flashman said:
Ouch. I think that's referring to me. And I rather think that my posts have been taken in a way they were not meant to be.
Oh well. The problem with posting anything on an internet forum is that you don't always come across in the way you meant to.
If it's any help, on the smugness thing, I was objecting to people on PH judging others for having big mortgages/leased cars, and the constant carping on here that people should just accept their lot in life, and don't deserve nice things. I happen to not believe that, and think it smacks of elitism, and keeping people in their place.
I perhaps unwisely used some examples of how I have treated leverage to illustrate that. Put my money where my mouth is, so to speak. This was not intended to be smug, but illustrative. Let's be very clear - there are many, many people in the world, and on here, who are more successful (by whatever measure you wish to pick) than I have been, and always will be.
As for my mother's house in that part of the world, it isn't typical of the homes there, being an old and undeveloped house (albeit in a nice location). It was bought a very long time ago, and at a time a teacher and a car salesman (my parents) could buy something there. I know that at the time, they were told by plenty of people that they had ideas above their station - which is probably where my lack of patience for snobbiness and sly classism comes from.
And on topic, they took a very large mortgage (for them) to buy it, struggled when interest rates hit 12%, gave up a lot to keep it, and all of that risk paid off for my mother now, in the twilight of her life. Had they done what everyone said they should have, and paid off the mortgage in their little semi a few miles away, and known their place, she would be poorer, now, and I would worry about her more.
I'm glad my mother still has it, as it will hopefully fund her retirement one day when some developer buys it, as they do with all of the old properties in that neck of the woods.
Nothing to do with me, anyway. It's not my property, and not my achievement. And as my posts have said, having grown up there, I find that part of the world soulless and lacking any sense of community, rather than aspirational. Being a teenager there was rubbish, and I left after university. I am certainly not proud of coming from a place that I did nothing to earn, didn't stay in, and wouldn't move back to.
Carry on, all.
Every so often, the recipient of snide digs actually comes back with a proper, comprehensive riposte, that makes me smile.Oh well. The problem with posting anything on an internet forum is that you don't always come across in the way you meant to.
If it's any help, on the smugness thing, I was objecting to people on PH judging others for having big mortgages/leased cars, and the constant carping on here that people should just accept their lot in life, and don't deserve nice things. I happen to not believe that, and think it smacks of elitism, and keeping people in their place.
I perhaps unwisely used some examples of how I have treated leverage to illustrate that. Put my money where my mouth is, so to speak. This was not intended to be smug, but illustrative. Let's be very clear - there are many, many people in the world, and on here, who are more successful (by whatever measure you wish to pick) than I have been, and always will be.
As for my mother's house in that part of the world, it isn't typical of the homes there, being an old and undeveloped house (albeit in a nice location). It was bought a very long time ago, and at a time a teacher and a car salesman (my parents) could buy something there. I know that at the time, they were told by plenty of people that they had ideas above their station - which is probably where my lack of patience for snobbiness and sly classism comes from.
And on topic, they took a very large mortgage (for them) to buy it, struggled when interest rates hit 12%, gave up a lot to keep it, and all of that risk paid off for my mother now, in the twilight of her life. Had they done what everyone said they should have, and paid off the mortgage in their little semi a few miles away, and known their place, she would be poorer, now, and I would worry about her more.
I'm glad my mother still has it, as it will hopefully fund her retirement one day when some developer buys it, as they do with all of the old properties in that neck of the woods.
Nothing to do with me, anyway. It's not my property, and not my achievement. And as my posts have said, having grown up there, I find that part of the world soulless and lacking any sense of community, rather than aspirational. Being a teenager there was rubbish, and I left after university. I am certainly not proud of coming from a place that I did nothing to earn, didn't stay in, and wouldn't move back to.
Carry on, all.
Edited by Harry Flashman on Sunday 30th January 22:53
This is one of those times
Edited by TheJimi on Sunday 30th January 23:40
Having been on here a while I’ve taken Harry too seriously
I remember Harry from 10 years ago….
I remember Harry from 10 years ago….
Harry Flashman said:
- Do not get found by Lady Flashman on the doorstep, speaking to your chips. Specifically, telling said chips “you’re mine, you tasty little b
ds. I’m going to HAVE you”.
I do hold off replying to many threads because I’m concerned about how my posts would be received. I respect Harry for not having such caution sometimes. ds. I’m going to HAVE you”.rlw said:
Can't think of a better way to spend the money. SW7 would be just perfect. Bugger the noise, the streetview, the parking, neighbours etc. A great place to live, not like some of these piles out in the counrty miles from anywhere.
Context: I don't understand the London market. But to me that looks garish as hell. I would need a full renovation and make it look like something I wouldn't be embarrassed to show my family. Starting with the god-awful council outside bath.
Edited to add: I think I'm mostly put off by glass and mirror/chrome everywhere. I expect someone with big blonde hair, orange skin and in their 70's to live there with small dogs.
Edited by stuckmojo on Monday 31st January 06:04
h0b0 said:
I do hold off replying to many threads because I’m concerned about how my posts would be received. I respect Harry for not having such caution sometimes.
I miss old me. New me is tired, and cannot deal with hangovers. I post about gardening more than drinking and bad behaviour, these days. An objective improvement, if not a subjective one.On topic, not a fan of that SW7 mews house either, for the decor. I do love those houses though and if I were that rich and had need of a London pad, would rather one of those than an apartment of similar price...
Edited by Harry Flashman on Monday 31st January 09:02
CharlesdeGaulle said:
TheJimi said:
Every so often, the recipient of snide digs actually comes back with a proper, comprehensive riposte, that makes me smile.
This is one of those times
I take it by 'snide digs' you mean opinion, but yes, that was a gentlemanly response from HF. This is one of those times
I'll retract that the above.
Edited by TheJimi on Monday 31st January 09:06
Escort3500 said:
Sway said:
“Prinsted House was formerly a country club and subsequently converted by the present owners into an exceptional harbourside family home”. £4m and it still looks like a barely converted ‘70’s country club. 
Adam. said:
Escort3500 said:
Sway said:
“Prinsted House was formerly a country club and subsequently converted by the present owners into an exceptional harbourside family home”. £4m and it still looks like a barely converted ‘70’s country club. Where it is though, I like it for what it is. Huge views/light, relatively clean and unfussy design, useful rooms.
Obviously it's a Modern House listing so it'll be 25% too expensive, but it's quite the place, needs a pool.
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/119432705#/...
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/119432705#/...
okgo said:
Obviously it's a Modern House listing so it'll be 25% too expensive, but it's quite the place, needs a pool.
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/119432705#/...
Doesn't look very modern... :/https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/119432705#/...
okgo said:
Obviously it's a Modern House listing so it'll be 25% too expensive, but it's quite the place, needs a pool.
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/119432705#/...
Was looking at this very place just now. For 5M, isn't it a very poor listing. The FP is barely readable. But def has potential.https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/119432705#/...
Listed though - which might prove a pain.
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