Had a phone call today from Julian at Bushnell Porter. He told me that he'd recently had a phone call from somebody who is interested in buying my flat. The gentleman concerned was buying a studio flat in another part of Totton with a view to renting it out. Now the only other studio flats that I can think of are in Rufus Gardens which is at the back of me.

Now the for reasons best known to the vendor, they withdrew the flat from the market and this gentleman phoned Bushnell Porter asking about my flat. Julian did explain to him that my flat has been on the market for less than a fortnight. He did tell Julian that he wouldn't be prepared to offer the asking price which is fine as I don't expect to get that for the flat. Julian did tell me what the gentleman can possibly go up to as he is looking to buy to rent as we know. He is going to keep an eye on the flat and will possibly make a decision in the New Year. I'm not prepared to give the flat away for peanuts, I do want to walk away with a considerable sum of money in my pocket from the sale.

At the moment, my financial situation isn't good. Mum & Dad know that I'm struggling right now and that's all they need to know. I have told them about Julian's phone call and that they're not to worry. But it does give me an option if I need an "out" fairly quickly.