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Debate House Prices & the Economy

Inspirational story about what can be achieved
Inspirational story about what can be achieved if you save hard and cut back on the gap yaaah and lattes: http://www.ladbible.com/community/inspirational-woman-buys-first-home-at-20-after-putting-in-the-graft-20180127
Nationwide up 0.6%
Up 0.6% and back over 3% year on year:) Even I thought we might level off for the first part of 2018, this is why I am fighingt to convince people that prices are affordable because of the simple fact people are willing to pay for the new highs, not rocket science.
Is it time access to free NHS care was age limited?
With the budget today we've seen what I suspect will be a theme over the coming years of working age people being hammered by tax rises to pay predominantly for the aging population to have better even standards of care. With people living longer and longer and drawing more and more resources from the NHS as they age the…
How many economists does it take to make a correct predicton?
Money for old rope or so highly complicated with so many factors that no-one could ever be expected to get it right (ever).
Why have house prices increased so much over the last twenty years?
For example, is it a consequence of low-interest rates, high immigration, relaxed borrowing or planning laws.
The 2017 HAMISH_MCTAVISH Predictions Thread
The big global issues for the next few years will certainly include Brexit and Trump on an alarmingly regular basis - but this year may be too soon for either - It will take Trump some time to do any real damage and the worst excesses of Brexit may yet be avoided if May can negotiate a good deal around single market…
Buying in a growing UK and world economy
Bit of a dilemma for some us this coming year. The World and uk economy is now picking up pace against the debacle that is the Brexit and tragedy of losing some eastern Europeans. Not only were they the most reliable and law abiding tenants I ever had, the ones I employed were outstanding workers and for less pay. The…
Implementing the UK’s Exit from the European Union: The Dept for International Trade
A link for anybody that's interested. https://www.nao.org.uk/report/implementing-the-uks-exit-from-the-european-union-the-department-for-international-trade/
Carillion
Hi Guys, As it is in the news. What are your thought on Carillion and the situation it finds itself? Discuss :beer: Mr_C
How long will this property website go on saving l the homeowners
The property website HPC.com has for 15 years provided the thick home owning public advice on the inevitable and impending property crash. How long do you think this invaluable service will hopefully be around to continue to save us all. I am going for 2034 thereabouts
Unique Tax code error
Hi, In November I received a random tax bill and calculation for my 2016/17 tax return. The calculation stated that I had earned approximately THREE times the amount that I would normally and that I had bee charged a “High rate child benefit charge” (I have NO children). On top of this, I have not even submitted my return…
Brexit Bankers Bonus Bonanza?
Not sure how this will go down with your average Brexiteer? https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-01-11/barclays-ceo-is-said-to-urge-u-k-s-may-to-cut-taxes-post-brexit
German car suppliers could lose thousands of jobs over hard Brexit - study
In the news today. https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-germany-autos-britain/german-car-suppliers-could-lose-thousands-of-jobs-over-hard-brexit-study-idUKKBN1F0138
The Great Big Homelessness/Capitalism/Socialism Thread
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Is ignorance the cause of high house prices?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42554635 In some but not all of the country, house prices are much higher than build costs and there is a huge premium for land designated for house building over farmland. The reason for this is draconian planning controls. But why when the majority do not benefit from this restriction in land…
Wise words for the HPC fans...
Some very sage words from the UK's favourite property expert: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05ml5hb Crashy Time, brit1234 and others who have spent their 30s and 40s waiting for the crash that never came should pay particular attention to the advice from 1:30.
Goodwill whatever your Persuasion
A Merry Xmas to one and all........ :xmastree::xmassign::xmastree: :santa2::snow_laug:snow_grin:xmassmile:rudolf:
Is cross rail going to push prices up?
I have a few properties near the development of the new crossrails. People advice is invest near as price will increase?.
Has the market peaked?
Opinions, please. As a rudimentary economist I'd say it's too early to tell, but the initial signs are there. That's by combining 3 different datasets [STRIKE]in my head [/STRIKE]on the back of an envelope. What say you?
Housing In 1974
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM8lzqsRn64 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umkXpU0ztv4 Some things seem very similar to today. Government scheme to hold down interest rates (FLS) Government helping you get a deposit together (LISA & Help To Buy ISA) People complaining its hard to own and saving a deposit is difficult…

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