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Have a crash now and then lets build a real economy.

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  • The problem here is a simple one: supply and demand. In the 1970s the number of people who lived in council homes was much higher than now, I think 65% or similar. Now it's closer to 20%. Thatcher's housing revolution is what kicked off the house price boom, as well as easier mortgages, higher disposable incomes and increasing demand from immigrants. All these factors have helped to push up house prices.
    I don't believe there will be a crash - what you need for a crash is a major increase in unemployment, and that hasn't happened. An economic downturn will slow growth, but not cause a crash. As I said in another thread, high house prices are the norm in most European countries, not just the UK, so we'll just need to adjust to that.
  • Joeskeppi wrote: »
    I don't think that was Prickle.

    Nope, wasn't me, and devon knows that, it's part of his usual muddle routine when caught out.
    Doesn't matter anyway, don't give a sh*t. Believe what you want, I know I only post under this name, and I don't need nor want a thanking sockie.
  • DpchMd
    DpchMd Posts: 540 Forumite
    I am Graham

    *Brain explode*
    "Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship." - Benjamin Franklin
  • Graham_Devon
    Graham_Devon Posts: 58,560 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    DpchMd wrote: »

    Or did you just make that up?

    No, the thread that had the proof was deleted. So I'm just going to state you categorically, beyond doubt, stated so.

    You might not like that, but hey....what's good enough.....
  • Dribley
    Dribley Posts: 178 Forumite
    I only post under this name, and I don't need nor want a thanking sockie.

    What about your 'friend' MrRee? ;)
  • chewmylegoff
    chewmylegoff Posts: 11,469 Forumite
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    Nope, wasn't me, and devon knows that, it's part of his usual muddle routine when caught out.
    Doesn't matter anyway, don't give a sh*t. Believe what you want, I know I only post under this name, and I don't need nor want a thanking sockie.

    That's strange, this post that I memorised from the deleted thread suggests otherwise:
    Well, I suppose given that I have made all of these accusations it is only right that I admit the fact that I am the handler of the MrRee account. I don't really know why I did it, I guess I was just bored and enjoyed the attention.*

    Please do make your mind up.

    * = Chewmylegoff enterprises has not received any third party remuneration in respect of the reproduction of this genuine post
  • Get ya sockies out lads Woop Woop rejoice Woop
  • DpchMd
    DpchMd Posts: 540 Forumite
    No, the thread that had the proof was deleted. So I'm just going to state you categorically, beyond doubt, stated so.

    You might not like that, but hey....what's good enough.....

    Well you're wrong. Sorry about that.
    "Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship." - Benjamin Franklin
  • Graham_Devon
    Graham_Devon Posts: 58,560 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    DpchMd wrote: »
    Well you're wrong. Sorry about that.

    Here we go, muddle muddle to try and dig himself out.

    :)
  • That's strange, this post that I memorised from the deleted thread suggests otherwise:



    Please do make your mind up.

    * = Chewmylegoff enterprises has not received any third party remuneration in respect of the reproduction of this genuine post


    :rotfl: My lawyer - specialised in forum forgery - will be in touch with you soon. :rotfl:
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