We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
Debate House Prices
In order to help keep the Forum a useful, safe and friendly place for our users, discussions around non MoneySaving matters are no longer permitted. This includes wider debates about general house prices, the economy and politics. As a result, we have taken the decision to keep this board permanently closed, but it remains viewable for users who may find some useful information in it. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Austerity drive to mean council homes swaps?
Comments
-
I think there should be a review every, say, 2 years, and people should be obliged to downsize if necessary. It's not some massive disadvantage only for social housing tenants. Most sensible elderly people in private houses do it. My Granny sold her 4 bed, 3 reception detached house with a large garden 2 years after she was widowed, when she was about 75, and moved half a mile away to something managable....much enquiry having been made concerning a gentleman, who had quitted a company where Johnson was, and no information being obtained; at last Johnson observed, that 'he did not care to speak ill of any man behind his back, but he believed the gentleman was an attorney'.0
-
Its exactly what i have done moved from a 3 bed LA House to a 2 bed flat and hopefully next yr when hubby reaches 60 we will move again to a 1 bed bungalow
The only grievance I have is that there should be more accommodation specifically for over certain ages so that you dont end up with mixed age groups which just dont work.0 -
neverdespairgirl wrote: »I think there should be a review every, say, 2 years, and people should be obliged to downsize if necessary. It's not some massive disadvantage only for social housing tenants. Most sensible elderly people in private houses do it. My Granny sold her 4 bed, 3 reception detached house with a large garden 2 years after she was widowed, when she was about 75, and moved half a mile away to something managable.
Broadly agree although much of the social housing stock particulatly inner London ain't suitable for say older tenants."An arrogant and self-righteous Guardian reading tvv@t".
!!!!!! is all that about?0 -
No - it would have to be genuinely suitable, I agree....much enquiry having been made concerning a gentleman, who had quitted a company where Johnson was, and no information being obtained; at last Johnson observed, that 'he did not care to speak ill of any man behind his back, but he believed the gentleman was an attorney'.0
-
carefullycautious wrote: »Its exactly what i have done moved from a 3 bed LA House to a 2 bed flat and hopefully next yr when hubby reaches 60 we will move again to a 1 bed bungalow
The only grievance I have is that there should be more accommodation specifically for over certain ages so that you dont end up with mixed age groups which just dont work.
And there needs to be a lot more ground floor and wheelchair adapted property built.
This has been a problem for years and with an ageing population is only going to get a lot worse!:beer: Well aint funny how its the little things in life that mean the most? Not where you live, the car you drive or the price tag on your clothes.
Theres no dollar sign on piece of mind
This Ive come to know...
So if you agree have a drink with me, raise your glasses for a toast :beer:0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 352.1K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.6K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 454.2K Spending & Discounts
- 245.2K Work, Benefits & Business
- 600.8K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 177.5K Life & Family
- 259K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards