Location, location, location
Jun 19th 2011 | 4:08 pm
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Today's newspapers in the UK are talking of changes to pension arrangements for Government workers, changes in pensionable age for women and changes in tax relief on pension contributions for higher rate tax payers.
Pensions is where the government raiding parties can get the biggest chunk for their coffers.
Pensions is where the government raiding parties can get the biggest chunk for their coffers.
Of course we all need to change the way we live. The writing has been on the wall for a long time.
It seems that British Banks are not very bullish on the Euro right now:
http://economicsnewspaper.com:80/pol...ece-35387.html
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Jun 19th 2011 | 4:23 pm
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It may be best if you just stick to your plans, I don't think the situation in Europe is going to change in the next 12 months. In fact, given the post war boom, I am not sure if this is a recession or just a fundamental change in the way we have to live. Look at what has happened in Japan. This is what happens when you hit a brick wall with an aging population. The Greek problem should be easy to solve for the gutless politicians. All they have to do is get them to start paying their taxes and stop them all retiring at 50 on a pension.
At least you will get a good exchange rate at the moment but this is unlikely to change in the near future.
At least you will get a good exchange rate at the moment but this is unlikely to change in the near future.
Jun 19th 2011 | 10:52 pm
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I am still working towards my move in small ways but I don't have a good feeling about what is going on in Europe right now and I am one to trust my gut. I still have a lot to do here and this is my busy time gardening so it doesn't impact my plans greatly but I do feel I will have a better idea of where things are going in the next year.
and this is the Telegraph!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukne...f-10-jobs.html
Jun 19th 2011 | 10:57 pm
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I get your point, Pete. Ha ha.
The World Food Price Index is up 36% on last year and is probably going to be adversely affected by this year's weather conditions... tornados in the US, record drought in France, etc. so we all might need to think about growing some of our own food.
Of course we all need to change the way we live. The writing has been on the wall for a long time.
It seems that British Banks are not very bullish on the Euro right now:
http://economicsnewspaper.com:80/pol...ece-35387.html
The World Food Price Index is up 36% on last year and is probably going to be adversely affected by this year's weather conditions... tornados in the US, record drought in France, etc. so we all might need to think about growing some of our own food.
Of course we all need to change the way we live. The writing has been on the wall for a long time.
It seems that British Banks are not very bullish on the Euro right now:
http://economicsnewspaper.com:80/pol...ece-35387.html
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...e-2299920.html
Jun 19th 2011 | 11:00 pm
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Some Location Location Location stuff:
some of it ancient history.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...s-2300052.html
some of it ancient history.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...s-2300052.html
Jun 20th 2011 | 6:07 am
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http://www.globalnews.ca/story.html?id=4901632
What do you think?
Jun 20th 2011 | 6:10 am
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Some Location Location Location stuff:
some of it ancient history.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...s-2300052.html
some of it ancient history.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...s-2300052.html
, which seem to be faring very well.
Jun 20th 2011 | 6:28 am
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I have added a new thread: 'The Europe/UK "Situation"' where anyone who is interested can read or post on the current financial and political climate, problems, etc. because I find this an area of great interest right now.
I thought it might help to give it it's own platform as opposed to being included in other threads, particularly this one
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I thought it might help to give it it's own platform as opposed to being included in other threads, particularly this one
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Jun 20th 2011 | 6:33 am
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Are you saying you want the prices to continue to go up?
I didn't read it close enough or I could have answered my own question but from what I remember the south was strong economically so their prices are going up and you will have to sell your house for more money because the houses in your preferred area in England are continuing to go up.
Whats the preferred area today, is it still Swanage area?
I didn't read it close enough or I could have answered my own question but from what I remember the south was strong economically so their prices are going up and you will have to sell your house for more money because the houses in your preferred area in England are continuing to go up.
Whats the preferred area today, is it still Swanage area?
Jun 20th 2011 | 6:48 am
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Are you saying you want the prices to continue to go up?
I didn't read it close enough or I could have answered my own question but from what I remember the south was strong economically so their prices are going up and you will have to sell your house for more money because the houses in your preferred area in England are continuing to go up.
Whats the preferred area today, is it still Swanage area?
I didn't read it close enough or I could have answered my own question but from what I remember the south was strong economically so their prices are going up and you will have to sell your house for more money because the houses in your preferred area in England are continuing to go up.
Whats the preferred area today, is it still Swanage area?
I should be at work right now.... but so far, still Swanage (actually just outside Swanage would be my preferred. Yesterday as I was repairing and cleaning out my gutters, it occurred to me that a one-story would definitely be best!
Jun 23rd 2011 | 12:31 am
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Jun 23rd 2011 | 9:08 am
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We need the new power generation and investment into new technology. Lots of companies benefit from major projects who are not solely in the nuclear business. I am involved in the Skills Council and new build will offer jobs opportunities for professional and well trained technical staff.
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Jun 23rd 2011 | 6:07 pm
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Even if it is a good thing (and I can't say that I know enough about it
), I shan't be moving anywhere close to one of these plants.
Jun 24th 2011 | 1:53 am
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Here's a curious flat in Tunbridge Wells. It appears to be tucked behind shops, and they talk it up by mentioning the film Notting Hill. Street View shows that it is surrounded by shops.
http://www.findaproperty.com/display...=0&pid=9025139
http://www.findaproperty.com/display...=0&pid=9025139
Jun 24th 2011 | 10:53 am
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Wiltshire.
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-30485497.html
Take a look at this village on street view. Take away the cars and it looks like it is back in the 1800's or it is on a movie set.
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-30485497.html
Take a look at this village on street view. Take away the cars and it looks like it is back in the 1800's or it is on a movie set.
