Bearstrain Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Been lurking for far too long but thought this worth posting...... I received this offer via Rightmove today - it certainly begs the question as to the price paid and lodged with the LR, and the various "cashbacks". Dear XXXXX this message was sent to you by rightmove.co.uk on behalf of George Wimpey as our records indicate that their Cheltenham Collection in Gloucestershire may be of interest to you. If you have problems viewing this message you can view it online instead. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reserve in 2007 and save thousands on a new home in 2008! £200 per week towards your food shopping* Gas bill paid* Electricity bill paid* Water rates paid* Council tax paid* Battledown Park 3 and 4 bedroom homes Where? Next to the new Sainsburys on Priors Road, Oakley, Cheltenham GL52 5AB How Much? From £229,995 Interested? 0845 362 7249 Noverton View 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes Where? Noverton Lane, Prestbury, Cheltenham How Much? From £324,995 Interested? 0845 362 7266 Cleeve Park 3 and 4 bedroom homes Where? Priors Road, Oakley, Cheltenham How Much? From £229,995 Interested? 0845 672 5103 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shedfish Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 what next? we'll drive you to work help you do your job fill your garage with gift vouchers every tuesday for a year buy you a dog ANYTHING BUT LOWER THE PRICE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Hatred Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 What do the asterisks mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmarks Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 (edited) Yep, Barratts were advertising on ITV during the commerical breaks for the Rugby World Cup on Saturday night and also a number of adverts I've seen in the free daily London papers were showing similar desperation offers like the one you've shown above. Shocking stuff - but it's been a long time coming. The asterisks probably mean 'fooled ya!' Edited October 25, 2007 by nmarks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdwave Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 What do the asterisks mean? £ 200 or all-you-can-eat, whichever is lower... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Converted Lurker Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 must have read my mind guys: Just a suggestion to the guys at smartnewhomes; why not suggest to your clients, the major UK house builders, that instead of indulging in 'meany-mouthed' incentives they have a proper sale in favour of the first time buyer market? Perhaps a 'U.S. style' sale and knock up to 20% off the prices, or hold a no reserve auction? After all, the inventory for new (unsold) stock must be severely backed up at the moment and attempting to entice the increasingly rare first time buyer through; carpets, curtains and parking space offers is simply not working. Still, no worries, the new house builders always have the buy to let market to sell into... http://firstrung.co.uk/articles.asp?pageid...&cat=44-0-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shedfish Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 must have read my mind guys:Just a suggestion to the guys at smartnewhomes; why not suggest to your clients, the major UK house builders, that instead of indulging in 'meany-mouthed' incentives they have a proper sale in favour of the first time buyer market? Perhaps a 'U.S. style' sale and knock up to 20% off the prices, or hold a no reserve auction? After all, the inventory for new (unsold) stock must be severely backed up at the moment and attempting to entice the increasingly rare first time buyer through; carpets, curtains and parking space offers is simply not working. Still, no worries, the new house builders always have the buy to let market to sell into... http://firstrung.co.uk/articles.asp?pageid...&cat=44-0-0 excellent as ever CL couldn't help but notice the pic on this article http://firstrung.co.uk/articles.asp?pageid...&cat=44-0-0 (nice!) (sorry OP, a bit off topic) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pootle Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 If an employer did this for an employee then it would be considered as taxable income. Why shouldn't the same be applied here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearstrain Posted October 25, 2007 Author Share Posted October 25, 2007 STA - The asterisks mean : *Offers available on selected properties for a limited period only and subject to normal George Wimpey terms and conditions. So not a lot of help really. I suspect if I bothered to search their web site I could find more however I am not interested! We STR in June 07 and are now happy to be on the property sidelines...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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