I only reported what I was told. It would be a curious thing to make up. Surely we would prefer to have an influx of wealthy yuppies! But does it really matter who wants to buy the one bedroom flats?
These eldery people might see a business opportunity to buy flats that will be in demand when the East London Line opens in 2010.
The value of properties in Deptford increased dramatically when the DLR opened up.
Also these properties might well suit elderly people being near to the shops and a pub!
Anyway I would prefer to see the development completed as soon as possible. FH traders must prefer to see more customers moving in.

The worrying thing is not which estate agent shop is closing, but it is a sign of things to come as at last admitted by our Chancellor - the current one not the brilliant one who was in charge for the previous ten years.