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Quarter of Brits on interest only mortgages

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  • the_ash_and_the_oak
    the_ash_and_the_oak Posts: 1,636 Forumite
    julieq wrote: »
    I give up.

    Graham, even if you managed to find dates between which there was minimal HPI, it DOESN'T MATTER. You are still better off than someone who rented during the same period.

    As I said, in order to get that over 25 years you have to make ludicrous assumptions.

    But please, do it your way.

    this really depends on if rent is less or more than mortgage interest at various points. and what is done with the difference between the two (other investment opportunities etc)

    not really feeling the idea of comparing rent vs mortgage over a 25 year period either. eg personally not getting a whole lot out of the idea of trying to compare renting 2009-2034 vs mortgage 2009-2034 (imo need to throw in various options like renting 2009-2014 and then mortgage 2014-2034 tbh)
    Prefer girls to money
  • mewbie_2
    mewbie_2 Posts: 6,058 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I am still waiting for an answer, pretty simple to come out with half a dozen reasons I should think.

    Better then TV, meet people, chat, have fun, have a laugh, make some points, have an argument.

    ? Over to you.
  • chucky
    chucky Posts: 15,170 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    mewbie wrote: »
    I have explained honestly why I come here, and that I regard some people on here as internet friends.

    I am asking you a straightforward question - why do you come here? That's all, you can answer how you wish - but I think most people would say some sort of sensible reason as to why they post, and read on here.

    Can you?

    why do you persist?? why is it of so much interest to you?
    why do you follow my every post - is that one of the reasons you come on here for??

    here's my answer "I come here to have fun, chew the fat, discuss things, learn stuff. [STRIKE]And have made internet friends[/STRIKE]".
  • geoffky
    geoffky Posts: 6,835 Forumite
    as always the usual mob wreck a thread.. well done gimps.
    It is nice to see the value of your house going up'' Why ?
    Unless you are planning to sell up and not live anywhere, I can;t see the advantage.
    If you are planning to upsize the new house will cost more.
    If you are planning to downsize your new house will cost more than it should
    If you are trying to buy your first house its almost impossible.
  • ess0two
    ess0two Posts: 3,606 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    geoffky wrote: »
    as always the usual mob wreck a thread.. well done gimps.

    You're right,seems mewbie is content on chasing chucky about,or should that be stalking him?
    Official MR B fan club,dont go............................
  • Graham_Devon
    Graham_Devon Posts: 58,560 Forumite
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    geoffky wrote: »
    as always the usual mob wreck a thread.. well done gimps.

    To be fair, you did post a thread saying there could be problems in the mortgage market, with reasons why.

    Quite offensive and rather upsetting to some!
  • wageslave
    wageslave Posts: 2,638 Forumite
    ess0two wrote: »
    You're right,seems mewbie is content on chasing chucky about,or should that be stalking him?
    With the best will in the world, I really can't see Mewbie as some kind of deranged internet stalker.
    But on the off chance he is.....
    I am available every Tuesday and Thursday, weekends by arrangement.
    Retail is the only therapy that works
  • Graham_Devon
    Graham_Devon Posts: 58,560 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    ess0two wrote: »
    You're right,seems mewbie is content on chasing chucky about,or should that be stalking him?

    Chucky throws an insult.

    Mewbie answers said insult and asks a question in the same regard back.

    Chucky throws toys.

    Mewbie is a stalker.

    Pretty good going!
  • mewbie_2
    mewbie_2 Posts: 6,058 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    wageslave wrote: »
    With the best will in the world, I really can't see Mewbie as some kind of deranged internet stalker.
    But on the off chance he is.....
    I am available every Tuesday and Thursday, weekends by arrangement.
    What a relief.. someone with a sense of humour.
  • shakerbaby
    shakerbaby Posts: 413 Forumite
    Graham_Devon wrote: »
    To be fair, you did post a thread saying there could be problems in the mortgage market, with reasons why.

    Quite offensive and rather upsetting to some!

    NE is like a red rag to a bull. :mad:
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