I don’t expect much attention from Susan – or @Propertyshe as she now may as well be known, the amount of time she spends tapping away on her phone – these days. She is always, and I mean always, out at some industry event. And I invariably only get to find out where and when by following her many, many Twitter updates. When she is at home she is normally too busy on her iPad to catch up properly. I can’t remember the last time she threw a ball for me. To be honest I am on the lookout for my own place but, like the rest of London and his (or her) dog, I can’t afford it just yet. But if this column goes well, I have big plans.
The first positive step was being recognised for my writing talents at all. I have been tirelessly tweeting on canine and real estate issues for more than two years now. And I only have 29 followers. It is quite hard not to take that personally.
Two whole years and I haven’t even hit the big 3-0. And let me tell you – it adds insult to injury when you live under the same roof as someone who has somehow managed to collect more than 6,000 followers. But then what can I do when I am not allowed to attend any of these glamorous events and make my own contacts? My name is Rupert for goodness’ sake. I would fit right in.
But I must confess that recently it has started to look like things are turning around for me. Estates Gazette asked me to write this column and @Propertyshe has promised that if I don’t embarrass her she will get me a passport so I can go to Cannes with her for MIPIM. The property sector does love to bang on about diversity, so why not extend that to a cockapoo on the Croisette showing those pretentious French poodles a thing or two? I am a first-class networker. My skills are probably superior even to @Propertyshe’s. But don’t tell her that or she’ll definitely leave me at home!
Now – to pursue my plan I need some help from you dear reader. Follow me on Twitter to show my views are valued, and give my column a mention. You can find me @RupertTheDog. I’m told that my millionth follower will get a bottle of champagne.
Susan Freeman is a partner at Mischon de Reya
• We are on the lookout for more ponderings from property’s pets. If you have a cat, dog, snake or stick insect with views to air, please e-mail emily.wright@estatesgazette.com
