Concrete over the greenbelt. Generation Rent is at breaking point

CLAPTON

ukcarper wrote: »

Yea I expect planning density has a impact but left to their own devices builders will build the most profitable properties.

of course,
which is why one would expect to see bungalows being built if planning didn't stop them

ukcarper

Mistermeaner wrote: »

Awesome - I realise now my plan for execution of the elderly was too short sighted; enslavement is the way forward.

I was thinking along some similarish lines the other day regards socialists - before being allowed to vote socialist you must first of all donate all your material wealth to the state and do at least 40 hrs a week unpaid work.

Only then can you tell others how much tax they should pay

ruggedtoast wrote: »

I find the idea of people mouldering away alone in large properties terribly sad.

I believe all retirees should be given the opportunity to live in lively communities where they can also perform useful jobs for their communities.

Things like making lunches for younger workers. Childcare. Cleaning, and basic car maintenance. Doing the shopping run for young families. Baby sitting. And gardening for those who are at work during the day.

These are all things they could do that they would enjoy. And these quotidian needs being fulfilled would go a long way toward redressing the grievance of the young being robbed of housing.

I suppose we must take some of the responablity for breeding such an selfish generation although I'm not sure above posters are typical.

ukcarper

CLAPTON wrote: »

of course,
which is why one would expect to see bungalows being built if planning didn't stop them

I agree planning needs an overall just not a free for all.

Mistermeaner

ukcarper wrote: »

I suppose we must take some of the responablity for breeding such an selfish generation although I'm not sure above posters are typical.

My 2 person family lives in a 2 bed house. I pay over 2500 a month in tax and claim nothing, I don't even use the nhs (private health and dental)

What do you put in and take out?

Aren't you rattling around in a big empty house because you 'can afford to'

Who is selfish

And who is also unable to spot a tongue in cheek reply when they see one?

ukcarper

Mistermeaner wrote: »

My 2 person family lives in a 2 bed house. I pay over 2500 a month in tax and claim nothing, I don't even use the nhs (private health and dental)

What do you put in and take out?

Aren't you rattling around in a big empty house because you 'can afford to'

Who is selfish

And who is also unable to spot a tongue in cheek reply when they see one?

You by the look of it.

Mistermeaner

ukcarper wrote: »

You by the look of by it.

How so? Im genuinely intrigued

What do you do that makes you so unselfish?

Can you clarify your living arrangements for us? There's young families that need bedrooms after all

Mistermeaner

ukcarper wrote: »

Perhaps what is needed is more suitable properties for older people to move to. I'm occupying a 4 bed house and don't need it but I'm not prepared to move to a retirement flat with high monthly outgoings and no garage.

Just incase anyone missed it

Mistermeaner

ukcarper wrote: »

True although service charges are high that is something I could put up with if they weren't to bad. But lack of parking and secure outside storage are things I can't and as I can afford to stay where I am that's what I will do.

Well as long you can afford it the young families who need the space and can't afford can go swivel hey?

You preach socialism but like them all do no t lead by example - you have great ideas about what others should do but when you have the power and means to do something yourself you don't

What is selfish in your opinion?

ukcarper

Mistermeaner wrote: »

Well as long you can afford it the young families who need the space and can't afford can go swivel hey?

You preach socialism but like them all do no t lead by example - you have great ideas about what others should do but when you have the power and means to do something yourself you don't

What is selfish in your opinion?

Could they afford it if I did.

Can you point me to a post where I preach socialism.

People who are only concerned about themselves.

Mistermeaner

ukcarper wrote: »

Could they afford it if I did.

Can you point me to a post where I preach socialism.

People who are only concerned about themselves.

You are concerned about others? You have the means to help?

Then do something

Give your house away to a young family or let them live with you - their ability to afford it is limited only by what you would ask from them in return.