tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726546.post5116318422865129010..comments2023-12-05T20:19:45.284+00:00Comments on 'Agents Diary': Bird In Hand - Wednesdaysecret agenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349969960942971932noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726546.post-87487224349124517192011-01-15T19:57:07.611+00:002011-01-15T19:57:07.611+00:00Dave
I hope that if/when you marry, that your mar...Dave<br /><br />I hope that if/when you marry, that your marriage is long and happy - it happens surprisingly often. <br /><br />But SA has got to the point where he doesn't want anyone mentioning marriage guidance. He obviously thinks that his relationship isn't worth saving, and has settled for living with someone because neither of them (yet) have a reason to leave. It's very sad, but a picture which too many of us will recognise from our own lives or that of our friends. <br /><br />Try for charity, rather than the denunciation of sin as your guiding principle. You will get further, and be more at ease with your conscience if you ever sin (in word, deed or thought) yourself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726546.post-34502854836634067422010-12-20T19:29:15.877+00:002010-12-20T19:29:15.877+00:00Ha ha Dave it's a long drop down from where yo...Ha ha Dave it's a long drop down from where you are to where you're going. If you had half a brain you'd get out while you have the possibility of devoting your life to something useful.<br /> <br />Personally I love this blog. Honesty and being an estate agent make for a fascinating combination. Keep it up SA. HOpe the book makes a million.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726546.post-85898136026411141272010-12-20T16:46:18.532+00:002010-12-20T16:46:18.532+00:00My family owned Estate Agency here in the North We...My family owned Estate Agency here in the North West face real issues with messy neighbours.<br /><br />Well, not necessarily messy, but, people who enjoy BIG hobbies. Such as Aerial masts like sky scrapers in gardens, huge Greenhouses to accommodate their 20ft tall Tomato plants and dozens of banged out old cars rotting away on driveways.<br /><br />The worst thing is, if it is effecting your chances of a sale... how do you approach the issue?Sam @ Greenhouse Energyhttp://www.greenhouseepc.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726546.post-84375346343375627342010-12-19T23:13:53.128+00:002010-12-19T23:13:53.128+00:00Oh boy Dave, you _are_ in trouble if you're a ...Oh boy Dave, you _are_ in trouble if you're a prospective estate agent that possesses both a facility with language and a keen sense of morality... if I were you I'd lose both sharpish.Iannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726546.post-46712403004291417532010-12-19T16:47:36.649+00:002010-12-19T16:47:36.649+00:00Dave, always welcome constructive comment but I...Dave, always welcome constructive comment but I'm guessing you'll need a sense of humour to last in the industry as long as I have - if not a career in Human Resources beckons for you.<br />S.A.secret agenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09349969960942971932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726546.post-62046503684754480522010-12-18T20:49:24.078+00:002010-12-18T20:49:24.078+00:00Dear Dave,
As you progress through life you may re...Dear Dave,<br />As you progress through life you may realise that the majority of good, honest people that although they continue to strive and work hard are not always 100% happy with every single aspect of their daily lives. To discuss and express small and general grievances, and even some of the bigger challenges that life throws at us, with subtle humour, cool exasperation and artistic licence is an admirable ability and identifiable skill which to many of us, makes hilarious, laugh out loud, satisfying comedy. If you're not ready for it, don't read it.Silvernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726546.post-15266530371544121892010-12-18T12:47:36.469+00:002010-12-18T12:47:36.469+00:00Lighten up Dave!Lighten up Dave!The Sussex Idlernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726546.post-62666577909406784652010-12-18T09:06:45.304+00:002010-12-18T09:06:45.304+00:00In January I start a job as a trainee at an estate...In January I start a job as a trainee at an estate agents. I stumbled across your blog when I started googling for an insight into what my new job might be like.<br /><br />Three posts in and I'm already fed up of hearing you moan about your life and your job. If it's that terrible, get out. Grow a pair and leave.<br /><br />But reading your endless, drab moaning comes a close second only to having to picture you (probably sweatily) licking your lips as you gawp over your employee "S". How about honouring your wife on here instead of using it as a quiet, seedy way to pore over some pretty young thing? Your wife (every wife) deserves better.<br /><br />Thus far I've found only examples of how NOT to be an estate agent, my search for a good example continues.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657439437477099688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726546.post-40316574763490074282010-12-15T23:39:34.332+00:002010-12-15T23:39:34.332+00:00Sorry to disappoint you, but you're unlikely t...Sorry to disappoint you, but you're unlikely to power even half a kettle at midday on midsummers day with a domestic install.<br /><br />As for a risk-free investment, just how long do people think the government will continue subsidising paying you about 10x the going rate for electricity?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726546.post-80686694431314112452010-12-15T21:21:41.724+00:002010-12-15T21:21:41.724+00:00Agree with Anonymous.
We're installing sola...Agree with Anonymous. <br /><br />We're installing solar panels in the New Year purely for the financial return. Even using expensive German panels ( not cheap Indian / Chinese ) we're getting over 10% pa - That's tax free and index linked to inflation over the next 25 years. <br /><br />There is no other investment which is as low risk offering these returns. You're effectively purchasing a high yielding annuity as you are tying up your capital and as an investment is hard to argue against .... <br /><br />Would agree though that they're not the most attractive on period properties etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726546.post-1799425735825612272010-12-15T19:29:16.969+00:002010-12-15T19:29:16.969+00:00Never looked at solar panels as being a blight, on...Never looked at solar panels as being a blight, only eco friendly, so interesting!! However have to do everything to help the environment. I think in some circumstances that look quite good.Miss Fiona Davieshttp://www.landforsalewales.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726546.post-33543803256092283592010-12-15T10:34:45.723+00:002010-12-15T10:34:45.723+00:00Neighbours eh. Can't live with 'em. Can...Neighbours eh. Can't live with 'em. Can't...well, live with 'em.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381013196081166483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726546.post-85375962372838271502010-12-15T10:26:45.847+00:002010-12-15T10:26:45.847+00:00While I agree they are ugly, properly sited panels...While I agree they are ugly, properly sited panels will prodoce a serious return on investment as the Government will pay you 42p for every kWh generated + your get 3p for every one sold back to the grid. If you have the cash a 9% per annum retunr over 25 years tax free is hard to argue against.<br /><br />Cheers<br />JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com