tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629301231907528990.post8787079051075146858..comments2024-03-26T18:01:57.609+00:00Comments on Inky Fool: Estate agent's dictionaryM.H. Forsythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01464964455944509750noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629301231907528990.post-88438375014549443172018-08-02T12:50:37.731+01:002018-08-02T12:50:37.731+01:00Hi, Mrs Malaprop, that's really good post. Kee...Hi, Mrs Malaprop, that's really good post. Keep it up!<br /><br /><a href="https://www.whistlergrand.com" rel="nofollow">Whistler Grand</a>Good Old Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843978517633453758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629301231907528990.post-87378440052955826382018-07-27T06:36:06.236+01:002018-07-27T06:36:06.236+01:00I havent any word to appreciate this post.....Real...I havent any word to appreciate this post.....Really i am impressed from this post....the person who create this post it was a great human..thanks for shared this with us. <a href="https://www.whistlergrandcondo.com.sg" rel="nofollow">Whistler Grand West Coast</a>Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12114479635982380752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629301231907528990.post-85578086448737550792012-01-07T15:52:50.187+00:002012-01-07T15:52:50.187+00:00My favourite is "viewing recommended". W...My favourite is "viewing recommended". What does that mean? If I want to see it I will see it, right? <br /><br />"Spacious" usually means ugly, I've come to discover... <br /><br />FreddieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629301231907528990.post-78421508077834230492010-07-29T03:55:27.273+01:002010-07-29T03:55:27.273+01:00Well, if it's any comfort, one of these days, ...Well, if it's any comfort, one of these days, when I have enough money, a few spare years, and have studied the odd bit more philosophy and physics, I'm going to do my PhD on concepts of time and space in children's literature - a Narnian Theory of Relativity, if you like. My ambitions have become more grandiose with time: it's what I wanted to do as my honours thesis but it was rejected due to lack of anyone to supervise it. I suspect this would still be an issue, but I'll find them one day. It's also not really a career goal, since I suspect that accounting pays rather better than academia - at any levels I can achieve, anyway. <br /><br />With regard to proof-reading, it would appear that we've both been sacked in favour of some chaps in togas, (not sure how they will go with English, I must say) so I vote we head down to the pub.The Antipodean, assuming that Anonymous is Mrs M rather than confuse this whole identity thing any further,noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629301231907528990.post-89521386239367974962010-07-23T17:18:23.445+01:002010-07-23T17:18:23.445+01:00I wasn't being entirely serious, although my c...I wasn't being entirely serious, although my career ambitions have become increasingly lowly as I have got older. But I do like academic papers on frivolous subjects like Freakonomics and the sillier outposts of psychology.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629301231907528990.post-57739829110318534582010-07-23T17:01:22.386+01:002010-07-23T17:01:22.386+01:00You're welcome, Mrs M, but I think this is mor...You're welcome, Mrs M, but I think this is more evidence that we're different people: <i>honestly,</i> academic writing on real estate marketing? Really??<br /><br />Proof-reading, no worries, although you did slack off there a bit... I should only want to be proof-reading in certain genres, though.The Antipodean, rather tense and staying up late for some random reason,noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629301231907528990.post-85403580073973490362010-07-20T13:22:57.223+01:002010-07-20T13:22:57.223+01:00thank you very much indeed. That is a great articl...thank you very much indeed. That is a great article. I'd love to be an academic writing on real estate marketing... that's another of my dream jobs, up there with proofreader (although I know I'm doing a shocking job on the blog at the moment).Mrs Malapropnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629301231907528990.post-82329079452063207862010-07-20T13:10:49.191+01:002010-07-20T13:10:49.191+01:00As mentioned, in my internet meanderings I found a...As <a href="http://inkyfool.blogspot.com/2010/07/peal-of-sullen-bells.html" rel="nofollow">mentioned,</a> in my internet meanderings I found an academic working paper titled "Rhetoric in the Language of Real Estate Marketing." <a href="http://www.media-politics.com/Language%20of%20Property%20Ads.pdf" rel="nofollow">Seriously.</a><br /><br />I only skimmed it, but in does include in the appendices classification and discussion of some terms, and reference to a 2002 BBC Online article <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/2316309.stm" rel="nofollow">here.</a> This has a much better definition than mine of 'studio': "You can wash the dishes, watch the telly, and answer the front door without getting up from the toilet."The Antipodean, appending and cross-referencing,noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629301231907528990.post-17992489256669692042010-06-16T12:28:24.024+01:002010-06-16T12:28:24.024+01:00I should append to this post some verses of instru...I should append to this post some verses of instruction that Mrs M composed on the Tube for my edification.<br /><br />If a flat is called bijou, or compact, or neat/<br />It's sure to be less than five hundred square feet - /<br />And that is the minimum size you should view/<br />For a one bedroom flat - but if you want two/<br /><br />You must go for eight hundred feet - at a pinch/<br />You could try seven fifty, but even one inch/<br />Less, and you'll find yourself cramped and depressed<br />And annoyed with your flatmate - that mess-making pest! <br /><br />If you don't mind a wreck, look for flats with "potential";<br />While a separate kitchen is simply essential./<br />An open-plan kitchen's not something to "boast" -/<br />It will just leave your sitting room smelling of toast/ <br /><br />And anything else that you might have been making/<br />Whether that's mackerel or curry or bacon./<br />A decent-sized bathroom is worth having too/<br />Not one where the bath's cheek by jowl with the loo. <br /><br />(Do try to find one with a standalone shower/<br />Those "shower attachments" lack style, height and power/.)<br />Now for the kitchen - you ought to be able<br />To fit in some chairs and a proper-sized table. <br /><br />In conversions, the best floors are raised ground and first -<br />While a flat in the eaves is without doubt the worst/<br />With a garden, the lower ground holds some appeal/<br />If you don't mind a dark subterranean feel./<br /><br />But for ceiling height, layout and general good looks/<br />A period mansion flat's best in my book/<br />The downside? They're not always that economical/<br />In fact, service charges can be astronomical.<br /><br />Don't worry unduly about decoration -<br />You can change it - but can't alter size or location.<br />And please don't go further than zone 1 or 2 -<br />If you get all that right then I'll come live with you.M.H. Forsythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01464964455944509750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629301231907528990.post-17315124769033601942010-06-03T10:41:48.601+01:002010-06-03T10:41:48.601+01:00Arriving very late to this discussion, but having ...Arriving very late to this discussion, but having looked at lots of real estate ads today, I'd like to add 'Bright' and / or 'Cheerful,' which seem to be code for 'original 70's decor' or 'decorated in primary colours.' <br /><br />Also the ubiquitous 'studio' apartment, which should really be named 'room, possibly with separate bathroom, if you're lucky.'The Antipodeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629301231907528990.post-44007495707536896862009-12-04T08:14:04.512+00:002009-12-04T08:14:04.512+00:00Thanks, Tina P - that is very kind. I am glad you ...Thanks, Tina P - that is very kind. I am glad you enjoyed it. I agree, "desirable" should definitely be in there; I can't believe I missed it the first time round, but will update the post to include it.Mrs. Malapropnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629301231907528990.post-2316535726017577202009-12-03T13:28:01.108+00:002009-12-03T13:28:01.108+00:00Mrs M, surely "Desirable" should be ment...Mrs M, surely "Desirable" should be mentioned! - great article, made us giggle! regards Tina P.Buccament Bayhttp://www.assetsinternational.co.uk/includes/developments/buccamentbay/welcome.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629301231907528990.post-31189022145114262552009-12-01T12:11:17.871+00:002009-12-01T12:11:17.871+00:00Sorry - that should read estate agents' ads......Sorry - that should read estate agents' ads...apostrophe in the wrong place, unforgivably.Mrs. Malaprophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11571335974754100925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629301231907528990.post-24096736336218381852009-12-01T12:10:42.007+00:002009-12-01T12:10:42.007+00:00OneLifeLiveit - That is fascinating; I had never e...OneLifeLiveit - That is fascinating; I had never even heard that term before. Googling it, it seems to be more common in the US and Australia/New Zealand than in the UK. In the UK I think "catchment area" is creeping into estate agent's ads.Mrs. Malaprophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11571335974754100925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629301231907528990.post-55723187765004980772009-12-01T10:41:19.694+00:002009-12-01T10:41:19.694+00:00School Zoned - Not sure how that would work but th...School Zoned - Not sure how that would work but these days you have to be in the right Zone to get into a certain school.OneLifeLiveIthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194604578343431697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629301231907528990.post-14067978079342418452009-12-01T09:04:25.785+00:002009-12-01T09:04:25.785+00:00Thanks Everet - post updated to take this into acc...Thanks Everet - post updated to take this into account.Mrs. Malaprophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11571335974754100925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629301231907528990.post-20155305422351487542009-12-01T08:47:43.701+00:002009-12-01T08:47:43.701+00:00What about "up and coming", as in area? ...What about "up and coming", as in area? Isn't that a classic? Or is that more journalese?Everet Lapel (P.hD)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14191121752821385700noreply@blogger.com