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!
Is it really all that bad?
Comments
-
Spoke to the estate agents over the weekend and she said 'It's really not as bad as some people make out.' The Media are blowing it out of proportion.
That's alright then! Once those pesky media start writing about something else (Big Brother?) then the economy's sure to pick up! :rolleyes:
Look at the facts - lowest level of mortgage provision for years, lowest levels of house sales for years, estate agents closing, major housebuilders (Persimmon) stopping ALL BUILDING; Taylor-Wimpey laying off ONE THIRD of its staff...does this look like a market that is going to start booming anytime soon?
OK things MIGHT get better if the UK suddenly discovers something amazing, like oil in the Pennines or gold in the Chilterns, or if world banks suddenly realise the pass-the-parcel game of collateralised debt obligations was actually a really good idea which they should give another go, but until they do, we're in for a rough ride, and the media can say what they like.'Never keep up with Joneses. Drag them down to your level. It's cheaper.' Quentin Crisp0 -
The media just pass the message on quicker...that's all.0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 351.9K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.5K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 454.1K Spending & Discounts
- 244.9K Work, Benefits & Business
- 600.5K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 177.4K Life & Family
- 258.7K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.2K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards