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Moneyweek - Don't be fooled - house prices have a long way to fall yet
geeba88
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http://www.moneyweek.com/investments/property/dont-be-fooled-house-prices-have-a-long-way-to-fall-yet-14700.aspx
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I would beg to differ, less than 10% to go now
2/3 of the way through this mess already, over and done with by the end of the year in terms of house prices.
Recession will probably last a little longer.0 -
I don't find that Moneyweek very impartial, are they the official mouthpiece of the shorters
'Just think for a moment what a prospect that is. A single market without barriers visible or invisible giving you direct and unhindered access to the purchasing power of over 300 million of the worlds wealthiest and most prosperous people' Margaret Thatcher0 -
Also this lot keep saying to invest in Asia, specifically Japan, and have been for about 18months, despite the plummeting stock markets. I suppose if they go on about it for long enough eventually they'll be right0
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So house prices still have a lot further to fall because shares fell yesterday. Well, they are up so far today???
I notice their response to yesterday's mortgage approvals rise is "dead cat bounce"
I think one of the regulars on here wrote that article.0 -
Also this lot keep saying to invest in Asia, specifically Japan, and have been for about 18months, despite the plummeting stock markets. I suppose if they go on about it for long enough eventually they'll be right
The one thing about Japan is the strength of the currency against Sterling, this counters a lot of the falls.'Just think for a moment what a prospect that is. A single market without barriers visible or invisible giving you direct and unhindered access to the purchasing power of over 300 million of the worlds wealthiest and most prosperous people' Margaret Thatcher0 -
So house prices still have a lot further to fall because shares fell yesterday. Well, they are up so far today???
I notice their response to yesterday's mortgage approvals rise is "dead cat bounce"
I think one of the regulars on here wrote that article.
So that is where !!!!!! ended up 'Just think for a moment what a prospect that is. A single market without barriers visible or invisible giving you direct and unhindered access to the purchasing power of over 300 million of the worlds wealthiest and most prosperous people' Margaret Thatcher0 -
Looking at trends Dan it appears that shares are 'bumping along the bottom', that could all go wrong if there is another unexpected shock (like another major bank or someone like BMW go bust) So stocks are looking hopeful, and will be the first indicator that the end is in sight. House prices are going to be determined more by affordability, whatever people determine that to be[strike]Debt @ LBM 04/07 £14,804[/strike]01/08 [strike]£10,472[/strike]now debt free:j
Target: Stay debt free0 -
Or/and access to credit.'Just think for a moment what a prospect that is. A single market without barriers visible or invisible giving you direct and unhindered access to the purchasing power of over 300 million of the worlds wealthiest and most prosperous people' Margaret Thatcher0
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So house prices still have a lot further to fall because shares fell yesterday. Well, they are up so far today???
I notice their response to yesterday's mortgage approvals rise is "dead cat bounce"
I think one of the regulars on here wrote that article.
I don't see much connection between house prices and share prices, to be honest.“The ideas of debtor and creditor as to what constitutes a good time never coincide.”
― P.G. Wodehouse, Love Among the Chickens0
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