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Where to Invest?
I think this section is probably more appropriate. Following on from my last thread, if I don't buy in Bucks then I am considering buy an investment property. Where do you think has good potential for upside in terms of growth and/or rental income? I quite like the Forest Gate area in London as I think with the crossrail…
Which party has the most popular policies?
Thought this might be interesting. Based on 572,200 completed surveys Labour win on: Health Economy Welfare Immigration Environment Lib Dems win on Education Democracy GreenParty win on Crime UKIP win on Foreign Policy Overall: 1st Labour 2nd Greens 3rd Lib Dems 4th UKIP 5th Tories…
The 'Vinonomics' of a wine bottle
Something that has come up on here before. But quite remarkable how much the market for wine in the UK is distorted through tax and duty. This skew results in a £5 bottle only having 47p worth of wine in it (around 9% of the cost) while a £20 bottle has £7.17 worth of wine in it (around 36% of the cost). So paying x4 for…
Does Cameron understand "negotiation"?
This is how Cameron explains his position on EU Reform http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2015-32575123 Does he really understand what negotiation is all about. Most people understand negotiation to be parties discussing a problem and trying to reach a mutually acceptable solution. Exercising a veto is not negotiating with…
Economic growth slows to 0.3%
UK GDP grew by 0.3 % in Q1, way below expectations of 0.6%. This is what the Tories feared since the 'economic recovery' is the cornerstone of the parties agenda. This can't help their election prospects. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-32493745
Cameron promises new law to ensure three major forms of taxation can't be increased
For five years. So the chancellors hands will be tied and unable to increase Income tax, VAT and NI. Talk about desperate. It all feels so slap dash. Pointless too because another law can be passed to veto that law, other taxes can be raised to increase overall taxation level and the moment they get round the coalition…
The continuing Saga of Richard Durkin
All credit to the Guy for continuing his battle, even though I doubt the case will succeed. It looks like it's taken 16 years out of his life! https://www.theguardian.com/law/2014/jan/09/legal-battle-laptop-uk-supreme-court For those wanting to know what it's got to do with this forum, this from five years ago.…
Totally the wrong place for this but...
Hiya all :) . Big waves from an auld resident. I will get stuck in to the threads in a moment but before then, can I tap into your not inconsiderable expertise. Where and how is the best place to sell painted furniture. Tell me to eff off if you wantI'll just ignore you ;) ...
Milliband promises rent controls
On the 10pm news at the moment. Labour will prevent private rents from rising faster than inflation. Except they won't as the policy is that you can agree a market rent at the start of the tenancy and then only up it by inflation (didn't say which measure) each year. Did say that extra security of tenure would be…
The MSE Debate House Prices Manifesto
Even the most partisan of us would probably admit that there is an awful lot in the manifestoes of the party we support that is economically and socially illiterate. I was wondering if we could reach any consensus on a 'sensible' core set of policies that we could all support or at least accept as part of an overall…
Manifest Stupidity V: Stitched up Like a Kipper
This time I've got the pleasure of reading the UKIP manifesto so you don't have to. I expect it to be long on almost-racism and short on love but we'll see. Economy. Less income tax (highest tax free threshold of the larger parties), no IHT, less VAT. Leave the EU which means tax can be the purview of the UK Government.…
Where will the cuts fall
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-32084722 After the election, where will the cuts fall? Mr Cameron told us yesterday he had no idea but he has civil servants looking into it. Obviously this document is ill-informed speculation but it does indicate some options Carers Allowance ended Tax Disability Allowances etc.
Taking the Fun out of Funeral
http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2015/04/23/chinese-government-says-please-stop-hiring-funeral-strippers/ No more pall dancers then....
Manifest Stupidity IV: The SNP Launch A Thousand Manfesti
For some reason, the SNP seem to be launching several manifestos/manifesti. I have no idea why this is a good reason but then I have no idea why the SNP are a good idea. I will try to collate them and post them here. Any help with links would be greatly appreciated. I have the families manifesto:…
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EU Mortgage affordability rules - should we be protected from our own stupidity?
The EU are enshrining and 'enhancing' the mortgage affordability rules: http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/mortgages/2015/04/mortgages-warning-EU?_ga=1.187603176.1912725516.1413061559 Currently the rules can be waived for those with an existing mortgage so that they can get a new rate when an intro deal ends rather than…
Boomers at my work boasting of property wealth
Two boomers at my work were boasting about their property wealth this lunchtime, loudly so the whole office could hear. One and a half million quid plus between them. Both on lower positions than me as they near retirement. All the other boomers were nodding and smiling in satisfaction. Meanwhile the Gen X'ers and…
They think its all over....It is now...
The HPC gang really have thrown in the towl this time...:beer: http://www.housepricecrash.co.uk/forum/index.php?/topic/204118-is-it-time-to-give-up/
Nationwide: House prices up 1% in April
Nationwide: House prices up 1% in April (just noise), and 5.2% (more notable) YOY http://www.nationwide.co.uk/~/media/MainSite/documents/about/house-price-index/Apr_2015.pdf
Scholars in Crashonomics
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-32480360 Interesting. Global crash is now included in a new economics A-level. It's a pity they didn't use the opportunity to coin a new phrase (they can have "crashonomics" free :) ) Does this try to formalise and define the problem too tightly? I have this feeling we are still living…

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