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I think the recent upturn for BNC is due to them re-entering the mortgage business and the recent upturn in the housing market. May also be some getting in before ex-div on 16th.

I'd take no diluting fundraising in place of a div anyday. Desperate for another top up here but forcing myself to wait til after the 7th as I think that's the last day for public objections to George Street.

And hopefully give us a divi.

paid for 50K. Could we get another tick up before close?

Couple from inside number 5. Oakhurst Park http://s999.photobucket.com/user/Fatfredscat/media/Oakhurst%20Park/OP2013-10-01111740_zps96d68f86.jpg.html?sort=3&o=4 http://s999.photobucket.com/user/Fatfredscat/media/Oakhurst%20Park/OP2013-10-01111724_zpsbc17beff.jpg.html?sort=3&o=5

View from upstairs window of number 5 showing other gardens needing completion http://s999.photobucket.com/user/Fatfredscat/media/Oakhurst%20Park/OP2013-10-01111858_zps5c73f71a.jpg.html View from No 5 looking back towards the road http://s999.photobucket.com/user/Fatfredscat/media/Oakhurst%20Park/OP2013-10-01111950_zps0413a47c.jpg.html I have some others if peeps are interested. Not sure howmany pics LSE will let me attach on here

Popped up to Oakhurst Park again today. Gates were open and builders were there and working in number 3. Had a chat to the builders and they said they were nearly finished there but the snagging list still needed to be done and any remedial work. They also said that the mains power was not being connected until Oct 11th. They let me into number 5 for a look around and it was really nicely fitted out and was just as shown in the brochure. The other houses are complete but the rear gardens still need work. They also confirmed that one house had been sold already. I took some pics this time and will try to add links but I've never used photobucket before so hope it works. If it works I'll post some more View from road. http://s999.photobucket.com/user/Fatfredscat/media/Oakhurst%20Park/OP2013-10-01112324_zpsb44f1947.jpg.html http://s999.photobucket.com/user/Fatfredscat/media/Oakhurst%20Park/OP2013-10-01112046_zpsf22104b8.jpg.html

Agree with your price assessment, maybe I was a bit harsh in my previous post. Although they are at the upper end of the price range for that type of property in the area we have to take into account that they are brand new homes with fully fitted kitchens and they come with a 10 yr guarantee. So probably worth the price tag.

No problem to do a weekday visit. Will have a look later in the week, probably after Wednesday.

Help to buy scheme brought forward by 3 months. Applicable to properties up to £600K. That covers 7 of the 12 properties at Oakhurst Park.

Smudge et al. Just back from a site visit to Oakhurst Park. Easy to find and well signposted from A21 Sevenoaks roundabout. Arrived at the development to find the gates padlocked and no sign of life. Would have thought the show home would have been open on a Saturday. Walked around the back of the site and had a look around. The houses look well built of bricks, not blocks, and appear to be finished to a high standard. There is still a pile of building materials on the drive so not sure if work is still ongoing. If you look at the development layout on their website http://www.combebankhomes.co.uk/Oakhurst%20Park%20Gardens-brochure-final.pdf there are 2 browned out plots on the roadside. These are 2 existing older houses that overlook the site but are not shown in the estate agents pics (ha ha, no surprise there). Looking at the prices these seem a bit expensive for the location. I think they are trying to ask Sevenoaks prices in Hildenborough. Half a mill+ for what is essentially a big semi/terrace seems a bit steep when the same sum will get you a nice 3 bed detached in the surrounding area. On the plus side, they are within walking distance of Hildenborough station ( Central London 35mins) so may appeal to city types who want to send their kids to Sevenoaks schools. Sailing and trout fishing is available at 2 local reservoirs and walking distance to golf course and pub. M25 is 10 min drive. Overall, nice houses and I guess they'll sell to a certain type of client. Not to my taste but WTFDIK, I live in a shed. Happy to answer any questions I can. Will try to get over to Staplehurst next week.

Me too, couldn't resist a little top up on this dip. However, my 15K shares buy at 3.89 is showing as a sell on LSE. Wonder how many of the large number of apparent sells are actually buys? I invested in these because I live in the area where they are building. I could easily pop over to Edenbridge, Staplehurst or TW for a bit of on the ground research if peeps were interested.

Just done a dummy buy. Offered 4.2 for £1k worth.

Spread now is 10 - 11p. Just done a dummy buy and was quoted 10.4 to buy. So can still buy below mid price and buys at this level will show as sells.

My buy was the 10,000 at 08:21 yesterday. Like you I was a little concerned to see my buy immediately followed by a 2 mill sell and then another 2 mill sell. If these had come through before my buy i would probably have held off until the trading statement on the 13th. 4 million shares is just over 4% of the issued shares and 6% of the shares in free float so we may get a holdings RNS that clarifies the situation.

Just popped a few of these in my ISA. All trades at 10.312 showing as sells are actually buys.

EVR holders sorry for O/T post Chelsea, these are my top div paying stocks all ISAable. BNC 11.4%, CLIG 9.8%, EMG 15.6%, RDI 9.4%, SLI 7.4%, SREI 8.1%, UKCM 6.8%. No guarantee divs will be maintained in future, some are in euro or $ so affected by exchange rates ,not investment advice, DYOR and GL.

Another holdings RNS Medusa Mining Ltd Holding in Company RNS Number : 5978I Medusa Mining Limited 04 July 2013 Medusa Mining Limited ("Medusa" or the "Company") 4 July 2013 Holdings in Company Medusa was informed today that, as of 2 July 2013, Wellington Management Company LLP was beneficially interested in a total of 14,825,476 ordinary shares of nil par value in the Company which represents approximately 7.85% of the issued share capital of the Company and an increase in holding of 1,892,623 ordinary shares since the previous notification by Wellington Management Company LLP as announced on 28 June 2013. Contact details: Medusa Mining Limited +61 8 9367 0601

Bit of info on Philippines mining taxes. Still not clear what the final outcome will be. http://business.inquirer.net/125521/with-mine-tax-reform-dof-strives-for-ideal-mix http://noelmaurer.typepad.com/aab/2013/06/philippine-mining-taxes-are-being-reformed-we-think.html

J P Morgan (12.9 million), Wellington Management Co (9 million) and M&G Ltd (9 million). Looks like institutions are piling in at these prices.