Had a leaflet through my door today - bright yellow card - it appears to be hand written in sharpie - but isn't - saying
"Hi, can you help me?
I am looking to a buy a property in your street
I have funds available to buy quickly if needed.
If you are thinking of selling, or know someone who is, please call me to discuss.
Thank you
Karen
Mobile number"
Now after a quick search it seems the more middle class of us are using this as a technique to buy in areas where houses don't come up very often - a tip nicked off Location, Location, Location,
HOWEVER - living in a council estate in the north of Sheffield I don't think Jacinta and Timothy are thinking of gentrifying my area just yet - which begs the question - what the hell?
I like the way the ad is nicely ambiguous " a property in your street" - and surely if someone is selling they'd have a for sale sign and you'd contact their estate agents.
I recall getting one of these I just binned a few years ago without much thought - but I'd love to know if anyone has had one in any other areas. I'm in Parson Cross.
I think it may be these dodgy "we buy any house" lot.
I would call the number but can't be arsed. Anyone had same?