Rental Market Follower Mugs

'Damp? The bath's got a ring round its OUTSIDE!'

'Hmmph. Here's an ad for affordable housing five minutes from downtown. By what means? Learjet?'

TV show is called Repossesion Repossession. Man says: 'I see the property shows are reacting to the economic downturn.'

'We did have one property in your price range, but I'm afraid we sold it in 1943.'

"To be honest, I'd be stupid not to take advantage of the market."

"And these are the Andersons, our tenants."

"We just need more wiggle room."

'You're watching the stock market wayyy too closely.'

Updated Classic: Bleak House Sales

'Look at my new overdraft its fantastic.'

'We decided to rent out the back room until the baby comes.'

"So, how's that 'Tiny House living' working for you so far?"

"Homeowner please help."

'With so many children, I can't afford to live in a choo anymore.'

Estate Agents.

'Property ownership is SO nineties! Gerald and I sold our house to a private consortia and are leasing back.'

'Inflation allows you to live in a more expensive neighbourhood without even moving.'

'Home builders' watch the 'Housing starts' chart with excitement

'Here is the lead-based paint information, Fair Housing criteria, laws regarding tobacco use outdoors slip-and-fall warning, and barring any further public hysteria, the lease itself.'

'I can't afford to move, so I'm having an extension done.'

"Food prices up, gas prices about to soar - stocks down - house value down - what's next?"

Primordial Waterfront Properties for Sale Now!

"Well, thank God it's not the plumbing! Let's run down town, drop off a check and sign that lease!!"

Foreclosure

'How are house sales going? I'm phoning down for the latest figures.'

"The area has recently moved from being a dump to being an expensive dump."

"Considering the rental market, this property offers a fantastic view, and they'll drop the restrictions."

'Charles, I want you to meet Joel. You have lots in common. He also thinks he knows how to time the market.'

'Of course, the base price doesn't include the many upgrades available.'

"Look! It's the Buy-to-let brigade."

'We should have stayed in the house of straw. THAT we could afford!'