31 h. ago How are you supposed to handle cold callers nowadays? You can’t even slam the phone down | Adrian Chiles

I’m being plagued by a particularly pushy estate agent. I’ve tried blocking them, reasoning with them, even barking at them. And still they keep coming back for more Every breath I take, and every move I make, every bond I break, every step I take, they keep phoning me. This is a chain of London estate agents, well known to be – and doubtless proud of the accolade – the pushiest of a pushy breed. I bought a flat through them more than 10 years ago and I’ve had no peace since. It seems they think I might want to sell or rent it. I’ve told them I don’t. I’ve even told them I don’t own it any more. But it does no good. They always come back for another try. Perhaps they just want to keep in touch. Sweet, really.About once a month, a London number I don’t recognise flashes up. It’s them. Clever, really, that they don’t withhold the number. Looks as though it might – might – be a call that needs answering. But now that I’m wise to their ways, I reject the call. You would hope they would ...

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3 d. ago From Hegseth on Signal to a Sunday morning bargain: Edith Pritchett’s week in Venn diagrams – cartoon

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5 d. ago This place would be a real bargain if it was nicer: Edith Pritchett cartoon on estate agents

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9 d. ago Tasha Ghouri takes a subtle swipe at ex Andrew Le Page after he unfollows her on Instagram following split

The Strictly Come Dancing star, 26, and the estate agent, 29, ended their relationship earlier this year, having fallen in love on Love Island in 2022.

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9 d. ago First victims of Vancouver festival are pictured as family of three and beloved teacher

Kira Salim, a local educator; Richard Le, 47, a local real estate agent; his wife, Linh Hoang, 30; and their five-year-old daughter, Katie, have been identified as some of the victims.

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EXCLUSIVE: The riverside property, in Bray, Berkshire, is being quietly marketed by Mayfair-based estate agents Benson International, with an asking price of £4million

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1 week ago From water pollution to stained cushions: Edith Pritchett’s week in Venn diagrams – cartoon

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1 week ago Would you rather have hayfever – or suffer allergy medicine side effects? The Edith Pritchett cartoon

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2 w. ago Plans for change of use at Blythswood Retail Park units submitted to Renfrewshire Council

Agent working on behalf of M7 Real Estate Investment Partners submits applications for planning permission.

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2 w. ago Listing your home? Here’s what to do first – and how to get a better valuation

Before you book photos or choose an estate agent, here’s what to sort to help your home sell faster – and for more.

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2 w. ago 'Really sad news' say shoppers as Costa Coffee closes another high street shop

The coffee shop first opened in Lyme Regis in 2012 after it took over the site from estate agents Fortnam, Smith and Bennett - and now, shoppers have reacted to the news

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2 w. ago Welsh rugby star now an estate agent at 26 after turmoil ripped career from him

The Wales under-20s international was impressive at regional level and had ambitions for a senior cap

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2 w. ago Inside newbuild home called an 'architectural masterpiece' by estate agent... but what do you think?

The County Durham home is up for sale for £1.75m with estate agents calling it an 'extraordinary residence' and 'one of the most prestigious homes in Wynyard'.

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2 w. ago Making a group plan over WhatsApp – a series: the Edith Pritchett cartoon

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3 w. ago From US tariffs to no more Netflix: Edith Pritchett’s week in Venn diagrams – cartoon

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4 w. ago Ayrshire estate agents team up with school to promote health and wellbeing

Allen & Harris worked on a competition with Loanhead Primary to promote global health awareness.

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last month From 'pimping out a gay worker' to older men throwing teenage staff over their shoulders... former Foxtons employees tell of how the real estate office was like 'The Wolf of Wall Street'

Foxtons staff made a poster of a homosexual employee calling him a 'gay whore', as more ex workers tell MailOnline of the abuse they suffered while working at the estate agent.

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last month Everyday people: the parking wardens, estate agents and more who inspired classic songs

After the death of Joe DePugh, the high school baseball player hymned in Springsteen’s Glory Days, we look at the ordinary inspirations for extraordinary hitsLast week Joe DePugh, a star high school baseball player from Freehold, New Jersey, died aged 75. It made headlines because he was the guy who “could throw that speedball by you / Make you look like a fool, boy” in Bruce Springsteen’s 1984 hit Glory Days – one of the numerous ordinary people that have proved inspirational in pop. Continue reading...

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