Property Development Mugs

Designated area of outstanding natural profitability.

'Of course it's not a load-bearing wall!'

'My plan is to build a sandcastle here, but right now I'm working on the financing.'

"We just need to cut through all the pesky government red tape."

'I'm a little surprised you got planning permission.'

'Well Mr. Jenkins it may be historically accurate, but it doesn't really comply with planning permission as an extension to your bungalow.'

REALTY, 'It's a fixer-upper.'

"It has tremendous possibilities."

"'Let's buy this place', you said. 'We'll flip it, and make a killing', you said..."

What people won't put up with to have a view.

Meanwhile back at the pond 'Wow... nice pad man!'

'Son, someday this will all be yours. Or Wal-Mart's. Whoever pays Daddy the most.'

Dominoes

'It will cost more, but I suggest building from scratch instead of a gingerbread mix.'

'I had a house for that price. But I sold it in 1962.'

'Let's weight anchor here. I understand there's no environmental laws and the possibilities for development are endless.'

'This town ain't big enough for the two of us, so I'm proposing 1,000 new homes with a commitment to affordable housing plus adjacent retail park and leisure destination.'

'We could either give you a $50,000 home improvement loan, or $2,000 to just blow your house up.'

'I tried flipping my house, and it flipped me back!'

'I think this is deep enough for the foundations!'

Intellectual property developer.

'Now, it does require some modernisation. . . .'

"He's never hit an underground line in twenty years. He can wear anything he wants."

'I've always said that the best place for your money is in bricks and mortar!'

"We just need more wiggle room."

House building chart (like steps).

The Speculators

'I tried flipping my house, and it flipped me back!'

Real estate news you can use: Buy your igloo in July, never in December!

'The houses aren't historic, but they are still fighting the Civil War.'

'I'm involved in a love triangle with money and real estate.'

'Are you sure there wasn't a moat in the catalogue?'

Planning commission: 'Growth...NO growth.'

'Here's a house that needs fixing up. Are you handy with money?'

"It's a bit of a fixer-upper."