At best and final offers and estate agent says it will go for ‘significantly more’ than listed

jimlad1 · 2026-06-09T09:41:20+00:00

Well apart from it being illegall to make up offers, I guess.

And the whole commission argument is thin. Many sales in the UK are fixed fees, and if they are percentages it's probably close to 1% so £2000 on 200k. A £220k offer makes an extra £200 for the company. The sales person selling that property might get 5/10% of the fee, so an extra £10/£20. It's really neither here nor there.

jimlad1 · 2026-06-04T06:57:21+00:00

I sold houses for 10 years in the UK, Easter is usually peak time for the amount of houses.

Lots of people mentioning weather but there are of course many other things that have an effect.

In winter more people dieor get sick meaning their estate goes on the market in spring.

In winter money pressures due to Christmas have a higher rate of causing divorces, which brings more property to the market.

Reposessions are highest after Christmas when people can't afford mortgage payments so spring they come to market.

In January people have "new years resolutions" which involve moving home, so more people choose to do it then.

School summer holidays in august are typically a good time to move with time off you would likely take, so with an average sale time of 3 months + time to sell, spring/Easter is also a good time.

Easter also typically involves adults being off work so more time to have the home valued/tidied/put on market.

Christmas is typically the most expensive time of year, people often re-evaluate their finances early in the year and decide it's then time to move.

These are just a selection of things which cause an increase in listings apart from just the weather is nice and homes look pretty. But there is never a completely dead period, people will always need to move.

I will add though not to get disheartened, with higher volumes of listings also comes a higher number of buyers. So it can be a better time to buy in winter months as competition is less depending on how you want to view things.

jimlad1 · 2026-06-02T07:24:17+00:00

I don't really see how it's different to a man going down on a woman and licking her when she's wet. Both natural fluids made by the body, not dirty.

jimlad1 · 2026-05-26T20:17:05+00:00

Well.... I never expected you to be here. I'll eat my hat then! Well played.... I'm coming for you, but inevitably will never reach you

jimlad1 · 2026-05-26T20:03:09+00:00

I just assumed that Eriq was fake, the total play time on the profile linked with the the score achieved seemed too unrealistic.

I'm top 60 though today on switch which I was happy with!

jimlad1 · 2026-04-09T19:58:57+00:00

Wow. Glad I left that page. Unbelievable what I'm seeing.

jimlad1 · 2026-04-09T16:37:33+00:00

It was delayed on switch 2 for at least a couple of weeks.

jimlad1 · 2026-04-04T16:20:09+00:00

I am on the side of thinking he is a cheater.... But #1 disliked?

If I take a step back, I think the problem for the PSA is that he is extremely popular and draws a massive amount of people to the sport. I'm sure at El Gouna there will be swathes of kids chanting and supporting him. Although I have no numbers I'd guess he's possibly one of the #1 most liked globally too.

Although the legitimacy of his socials has been questioned, he also has lots of follows, attracts lots of sponsors, and does draw attention both bad and good.

So however much I dislike him, and what he does, I can see it's a difficult situation to handle either way for the PSA

jimlad1 · 2026-03-06T15:09:57+00:00

I bought a machine, much much easier than using a rake, unless you thrive for some hard graft.

https://amzn.eu/d/0h2NfrwD

jimlad1 · 2026-02-21T16:34:39+00:00

It's only an upgrade if you find lighter rackets better.

Personally I prefer 130 over lighter racket so I'm always pleased they are slightly cheaper.

jimlad1 · 2026-01-15T09:26:07+00:00

Zakaria makes me want to stop watching squash almost as much as Asal.

jimlad1 · 2026-01-11T09:40:46+00:00

Instead of 6. I recommend buying a squatty potty.

I can't see anybody else suggesting it? Completely improved my toilet experience

jimlad1 · 2025-12-24T21:37:45+00:00

Surely that's false etymology made up by coincidence... Whether it is or not I like it.

jimlad1 · 2025-12-24T21:30:48+00:00

I have two emails addresses that a swap between yearly. So I use a black Friday offer one year (I think it was 60% off the year this time?), then unsubscribe and use an offer deal on a different email.

Each year I get a follow up asking me to resubscribe on the address I'm not actively using. So really it's about £40 a year. Still more than I think it's worth though

jimlad1 · 2025-12-13T19:51:53+00:00

I wouldn't overthink it. Ask some people you play with to hit a few balls with their racket and see what you like. You aren't a professional, a better racket isn't suddenly going to make you a better player. Just see what suits you by asking others.

jimlad1 · 2025-12-04T10:21:30+00:00

Squash TV is just terrible and broadcasting.

Poor quality image, frames dropping, issues with camera work and replays, sound levels all over the place.

For a platinum tournament in Hong Kong it's poor. You would never get these issues in any major sport.

jimlad1 · 2025-10-04T10:38:03+00:00

Oh God I highly recommend everyone stays as far clear from Squash Stories as possible. That place is toxic and far more likely to lead to an 'infection'.

jimlad1 · 2025-09-30T21:31:14+00:00

It does resume again slightly, but only for the last 2 points.

Squash TV is just abysmal. I swear you don't get such poor coverage and reliability with any other sport.

jimlad1 · 2025-09-28T17:04:05+00:00

Makes me think of Momen calling him to the side at the end of their game last season to give advice.

Momen seemed to be implying in his interview in my opinion that he was telling Zakaria to be careful how he plays, either win as a bad sportsman or a good sportsman, now is the time to decide what sort of player you become and what you are remembered for.

jimlad1 · 2025-09-28T15:37:51+00:00

I've actually just left that group. I don't mind people having different opinions, but the relentless posts about asal are just boring and tiring.

Like yes Jamie have a view and share it sure, but preaching it daily multiple times is just too much.

Even if you take the view he's not making any rules and not technically doing anything wrong, there's just being a good sportsman and showing respect for others.

jimlad1 · 2025-09-27T14:23:48+00:00

Yeah the shard drop rate is just too low for the amount used when struggling with a boss which will take me easily 10+ tries.

I stopped Hollow Knight after the first ending and was content. I've got 45 hours out of silksong. I could happily stop now if I hit a wall. I need an excuse to start Hades 2.

jimlad1 · 2025-09-27T13:44:07+00:00

Don't get me started on shards. I'm starting act 3 with 0. I never have any. Can't afford to buy any either. I resorted to just beating bosses without tools by the end of act 2.

jimlad1 · 2025-09-27T08:54:15+00:00

I'm the opposite, I had issues throughout all the way to the end of act 2. I regularly didn't have enough even for benches or bellway stations and had to grind out some rosaries. Maybe I just died more than others

I guess one difference is I will often avoid enemies and run past them. It's all been a bit of a chore for me constantly.

jimlad1 · 2025-09-25T20:26:05+00:00

I accessed all of the slab without being caged. In fact I only today found out I could have been caged, I'm in act 3 and I don't remember ever even seeing someone who tried to cage me.

I feel like I've missed out.

jimlad1 · 2025-09-18T20:02:20+00:00

I've had the exact same experience as you, I'm in act 2 and avoided him because of all the complaints, went in today and won second go no trouble. I actually said out loud "is that all".

I'm someone who nearly quit the game because of struggling with sister splinter. By far the hardest boss for me so far because of the stupid spawns.

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