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C4 Dispatches - The British Property Boom
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the_flying_pig wrote: »There were several bids for that site including one from Chelsea fc. I don't think the fact that some Malaysians bid highest is too significant really.
I don't understand your point.
Battersea site has been essentially empty for 30 years
Chelsea FC are English owned?
It is better the Battersea site is developed for businesses and residential homes by foreign money that continue to lie empty.0 -
jjlandlord wrote: »But that would be a good ol' spoliation of private property in my book.
Maybe that is the point ...If you think of it as 'us' verses 'them', then it's probably your side that are the villains.0 -
fairy_lights wrote: »I was slightly puzzled by the woman who had to move to the other side of London and said it would be difficult to see her family so often now they were 12 miles away...does it take a particularly long time to travel 12 miles in London? I would have thought it would be fairly quick on the tube.
It just seemed odd to me as someone who lives in a rural area and is used to travelling miles to get to work, visit family etc. I'd imagine the public transport is a lot better in London than it is out in the sticks so I just can't get my head around moving a few miles being a big deal.
I thought that was weird too, I think she was just being dramatic as it shouldn't have taken here too long to visit her family. I live about 13 miles from my family as they live in a different part of London.HOUSE MOVE FUND £16,000/ £19,000
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“Don’t let your happiness depend on something you may lose.”0 -
Naturally, if a landlord suddenly finds that they are no longer permitted to own a rental property then they will have no choice but to sell it, presumably those currently living in them will be the buyers. At least this is how I understand the expectation to be.
Start by saying who can own rental property, the need for rental won't go away.
Forced redistribution of limited assets just does not work unless you stop people selling them as well.
There is always someone that will want to sell for some reason so the assets start to migrate back into the hands of fewer people.
The real problem is subsidised housing has moved to the private sector and there is little control over the handouts to those that live in the places.
State owned subsidised housing had/has it's own issues.0 -
Landlords are not performing a public service. They are parasites and blood suckers.
Renting is unfortunate and they are a subset of people who choose to profit from other's misfortune.
Parasites.0 -
TickersPlaysPop wrote: »LOL
At least we can maintain a sense of humour in these discussions?
The insanity is not the property purchasers in London, the insanity is our government sitting idle and allowing it to happen. It is negligence and socially divisive.
I wonder what your motivations are postin here, and it is not my first questioning of your presence here.
You seem to try to discredit and throw insults at anybody that says anything that is anti establishment, and 'lefty', or liberal. Have you ever considered that your view and understanding is wrong or out dated?
Ok..... Let's give some credit to your insults and attempts to discredit people.... what is your background, career, education.... what are your biases.... I think we all know you are a buy to letter?
The last time I asked this of you ran away scared from me.... it's time to put your cards on the table..... I've explained a lot about myself during my posts on this forum, as have others, but you prefer to remain completely annoymous and hidden, what have you got to hide?
What has this dribble got to do with the London property market or your dislike of foreigners investing in the UK?0 -
ruggedtoast wrote: »Landlords are not performing a public service. They are parasites and blood suckers.
Renting is unfortunate and they are a subset of people who choose to profit from other's misfortune.
Parasites.
At least one of my tenancies is exactly that - a public service. A house provided to someone on long-term sickness benefit, with a tolerant attitude to the way he treats the property, and funded by the Local Authority, who have made it clear that they have no desire to re-house him or take on his tenancy.
You need to see the big picture.0 -
ruggedtoast wrote: »Landlords are not performing a public service. They are parasites and blood suckers.
The trolls are here.
As they only do need a bridge, it is understandable that they see no point in the letting industry.0 -
Renting is unfortunate
Just out of interest what would you suggest for a well-off economic worker (native but too far to commute from their home).
Hotel for 12 months? (very expensive)
Serviced appartment (still prettyexpensive)
Buying for 12 months (definitely the transactional costs make the a no-no).
Would love to know why you think renting is unfortunate for well-off mobile people.They are parasites and blood suckers.
Really. Let me tell you about mine.
They are starting a new life elsewhere but not sure whether it will work out.
So completely uninterested in being a landlord or making money, but would like to cover the mortgage/rent/service charge and have their flat looked after whilst they work out what to do with their life.
I have an amazing rent and an amazing lanlord who isn't interested in makeing money (only in keeping their personal options open).
You seem to be an unhappy person who's had bad experiences?
Still would like to know the alternative accomodation you suggest for me please.0 -
Cornucopia wrote: »At least one of my tenancies is exactly that - a public service. A house provided to someone on long-term sickness benefit, with a tolerant attitude to the way he treats the property, and funded by the Local Authority, who have made it clear that they have no desire to re-house him or take on his tenancy.
You need to see the big picture.
The big picture is taxpayers money going to enrich you, to house someone who should be in a secure council property for a fraction of the cost.
I suggest your philanthropy will last precisely as long as the first missed rent check.0
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