Guest wrongmove Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Fears property market will force TV no-show "THERE are fears that a new BBC programme featuring property guru Kristian Digby could go belly-up because of a slump in Peterborough's housing market. The lively presenter will be in the city on Saturday to record BBC1's Open House, which will be filmed in Bretton and Werrington. Producers hope that the programme will see a fierce bidding war between people desperate to purchase two different properties. However, the Peterborough estate agent who is marketing the homes admitted that he is struggling to attract interest because of a depression in the housing market. Chris Taylor, a senior partner at Brightmoves, said: "Because of rising interest rates and the Government's Home Information Packs, people are waiting before they buy. "There are a surplus of properties on the market, but not enough people who want to buy them. It is as quiet as I have ever known, and I have been an estate agent since 1995." ........" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash It Up Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 It is as quiet as I have ever known, and I have been an estate agent since 1995." ........" Hahahaaa... that final part of the quote just says it all, doesn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agentimmo Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Yeeehaaaaaa !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sceptacled Bear Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 "There are a surplus of properties on the market, but not enough people who want to buy them. It is as quiet as I have ever known, and I have been an estate agent since 1995." ........" And an economist for about 2 weeks I expect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckmojo Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Hahahaaa... that final part of the quote just says it all, doesn't it? precisely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wrongmove Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Hahahaaa... that final part of the quote just says it all, doesn't it? Yep - that is one fed up EA. I usually try to avoid schadenfraude, but..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpiricalBear Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I'm utterly disgusted that the program producers are actively trying to ramp up prices. Its bad enough when EA's do it, but this is really disgraceful. Who can I complain to? What is it the ITC or something? Time to start a letter writing campaign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selling up Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Brilliant. Well spotted WM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grumpy-old-man Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 (edited) yes, well spotted WM. your a proper bear under that neither guise. edited - taken from your link: "However, the Peterborough estate agent who is marketing the homes admitted that he is struggling to attract interest because of a depression in the housing market." what a strange word to use. ps - thought I had best read the article as well. Edited June 20, 2007 by grumpy-old-man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Fears property market will force TV no-showChris Taylor, a senior partner at Brightmoves, said: "Because of rising interest rates and the Government's Home Information Packs, people are waiting before they buy. "There are a surplus of properties on the market, but not enough people who want to buy them. It is as quiet as I have ever known, and I have been an estate agent since 1995." ........" More like "people are not stupid enough to buy now in a falling market". FTBs will be back in on their terms. When a product is too high people won't pay for it. Looking forward to the Spring Sales there sould be some bargains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tahoma Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 CO scoffed at me recently for selling my house in Peterborough in late '05, for the asking price. Scoff, scoff, scoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfit Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I'm utterly disgusted that the program producers are actively trying to ramp up prices. Its bad enough when EA's do it, but this is really disgraceful. Who can I complain to? What is it the ITC or something? Time to start a letter writing campaign. I could not agree more. This programme is a disgraceful idea. Praying on peoples misery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Fears property market will force TV no-show"THERE are fears that a new BBC programme featuring property guru Kristian Digby could go belly-up because of a slump in Peterborough's housing market. The lively presenter will be in the city on Saturday to record BBC1's Open House, which will be filmed in Bretton and Werrington. Producers hope that the programme will see a fierce bidding war between people desperate to purchase two different properties. However, the Peterborough estate agent who is marketing the homes admitted that he is struggling to attract interest because of a depression in the housing market. Chris Taylor, a senior partner at Brightmoves, said: "Because of rising interest rates and the Government's Home Information Packs, people are waiting before they buy. "There are a surplus of properties on the market, but not enough people who want to buy them. It is as quiet as I have ever known, and I have been an estate agent since 1995." ........" If anyone in the area is going can you get an autograph for housepricecrash.co.uk. Also by turning up you may double the numbers. "Property Guru" Kristian Digby didn't do his research. I was Stock Market Guru until a certain day in March 2000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It is different this time Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Yep - that is one fed up EA.I usually try to avoid schadenfraude, but..... Yeeehaaaaaa !!! Brilliant.Well spotted WM. Despicible! For God's sake The Estate Agent is crying his heart out & you lot are laughing at others’ misfortune. These days some people are really heartless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wrongmove Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Brilliant.Well spotted WM. I have to confess - got the link from calcaria on TMF. He is a goldmine of housing related articles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disillusioned Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 CO scoffed at me recently for selling my house in Peterborough in late '05, for the asking price.Scoff, scoff, scoff. Haven't heard much from CO lately... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OurDayWillCome Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Haven't heard much from CO lately... He claims to have been banned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disillusioned Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 He claims to have been banned. How did he make such a claim if he WAS banned?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OurDayWillCome Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 How did he make such a claim if he WAS banned?! From the other side... fade in spooky noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disillusioned Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 From the other side... fade in spooky noise. Ahhh. The unmentionable. Poor chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeddyBear Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Mr Black added: "We hope that it will really fire imaginations and create a bidding frenzy. We have already filmed eight programmes and six times the asking price has been beaten." This is outrageous!!! The BBC are conspiring to rig the market to make people pay more for a property than they might have to. Why not rename the programme "debt misery", will they pop back to see if they're repossessed in a few years? We should all write, in no way can this be construed as unbiased public service broadcasting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDFTB Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 More like "people are not stupid enough to buy now in a falling market". FTBs will be back in on their terms. When a product is too high people won't pay for it. Looking forward to the Spring Sales there sould be some bargains. We could rename it the "Spring pounce"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@contradevian Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Peterborough has had a huge influx of immigrants. Despite that, they still can't sell these houses, thus nailing that bit of spin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Fears property market will force TV no-show"THERE are fears that a new BBC programme featuring property guru Kristian Digby could go belly-up because of a slump in Peterborough's housing market. The lively presenter will be in the city on Saturday to record BBC1's Open House, which will be filmed in Bretton and Werrington. Producers hope that the programme will see a fierce bidding war between people desperate to purchase two different properties. However, the Peterborough estate agent who is marketing the homes admitted that he is struggling to attract interest because of a depression in the housing market. Chris Taylor, a senior partner at Brightmoves, said: "Because of rising interest rates and the Government's Home Information Packs, people are waiting before they buy. "There are a surplus of properties on the market, but not enough people who want to buy them. It is as quiet as I have ever known, and I have been an estate agent since 1995." ........" I wander whether they will get some actors to do some dummy bids etc and maybe have aphantom buyer someone on the phone. Looking forwrad to hearing the outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the end is a bit nigher Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Chris Taylor, a senior partner at Brightmoves, said: "Because of rising interest rates and the Government's Home Information Packs, people are waiting before they buy. Hello Chris Taylor - are they waiting for HIPS to finally be introduced fully? Are they waiting for IRs to fall back in 8 years time? No, they are waiting for prices to fall you ****ing muppet. Take a hint and get on with it. I know it's not big or clever but sometimes I just want to give some people a really good slap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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