Looking in the Papers - The Cornishman

Although searching for property has become easier with the web I still like to look in the property section of local papers. To get The Cornishman delivered for 3 months ring (01872) 247521. It covers Penzance, St Just, St Ives, Hayle.

There are several reasons I like this -

• One is seeing all the bad copy - I find it amazing that so many estate agents don't proof read their copy properly and put in poorly worded, expensive, adverts week after week - but then maybe they do it on purpose to get my attention... though really more information would be better!
  
• Another is seeing things side-by-side and in areas that might not have come up on my searches.
• And of course there is the sheer hardcopy aspect. With a paper copy I can make a scrapbook or collage together an "ideal" dream house.

So first here are some of the mistakes of the week:

• (This Is A General View of The Building And Does Not Necessarily Show The Apartment In Question) - well does it or doesn't it? Probably not, so why show me it then... hmm...)
• A delightful conversion of an old cottage - looks like its a conversion of a cottage into a cottage...
• SPECIAL PRICE FOR 1ST DECEMBER ONLY - does anyone fall for that? If they are this desperate to sell and didn't get a buyer on the 1st, the seller will probably take even less on the 2nd...
• A viewing of this property is strongly recommended to fully appreciate - well I wasn't going to buy without looking first... does this mean they couldn't take decent photographs? Maybe they ought to go back when the sun is out and try again...
• To be sold by Auction.... on Thursday 1 November 2007 - obviously it didn't sell... so why not update the ad before putting it back in three weeks later?

Now on to actual properties that look interesting:

1. Near St. Just - Converted chapel - 3 bedrooms, 2 receptions, 2 bathrooms - For Auction 7th December 2007 - GP £200,000 (link not working - 13/12/07) (no GP in paper, this is from web)
2. St Ives - Semi - 3 bedrooms - 100ft rear garden - OIRO £250,000
   
3. Penzance - 4 bedrooms, 1 reception - Asking price of £325,000
   
4. Goldsithney, Penzance - Single storey detached barn & 1 bed annexe - 4 bedrooms, 2 receptions, 1 bathroom - Asking price of £515,000
5. Porkellis, Helston - Detached Farmhouse - 3 bedrooms, 2 receptions, 1 bathroom, 4 granite barns, 15 acres - Asking price of £550,000