Latest solution to the Housing crisis....

Sampong

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2271361/Disused-garages-turned-11-week-pop-homes-bid-solve-housing-crisis.html

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PasturesNew

That's a ridiculous price - I bet there are some studio flats locally to that who want £150/week or more.... so the rent would creep up on the garages until they, too, are £150/week before too long.

I'd DEFINITELY rent one.

Graham_Devon

Could stick MPs in em!

For the price, I can't see that it's a bad idea really. For someone who works in London but lives elsewhere, it sounds like a cracking idea. Cheaper than a hotel.

vivatifosi

I think it is a brilliant idea. We need to consider more interesting solutions to the housing crisis, this is just one concept.

the_flying_pig

PasturesNew wrote: »

That's a ridiculous price - I bet there are some studio flats locally to that who want £150/week or more.... so the rent would creep up on the garages until they, too, are £150/week before too long.

I'd DEFINITELY rent one.

i agree. £11pw makes no sense at all.

grizzly1911

Where would you park your car?

Fella

Aren't there similar things already in Japan? Quite an interesting idea although more for anyone who works long hours in the city Mon-Fri & basically needs somewhere to sleep at night.

Having said that, these are in Dalston.

shortchanged_2

Good idea, but how long before they are selling for £300,000 each.

Mr._Pricklepants

shortchanged wrote: »

Good idea, but how long before they are selling for £300,000 each.

brit would go on a first time garage buyer strike

Harry_Boyle

I think this is a great idea if it is used for people who would otherwise be homeless. A bit of security, shelter and somewhere to call home until they get back on their feet.

It's obviously not a long-term sultion to the problem of housing, but it can certainly help fill the gap until something more permanent can be done. There are also other options such as shipping containers that could be put on waste ground and used.

the_flying_pig

if these areas are genuinely crowded, expensive, short of housing, etc then single-storey housing seems more than a little bonkers.