Is the situation in the UK really that bad?
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Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?
Home ownership rate is also similar in the US, around 65%. I thought it would be higher to be honest.
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Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?
In the area my husband used to live it was very common to rent the basement and upper floors out...the family living on the ground floor.
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Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?
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Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?
Population 1960 - 50 million, and forecast to fall to 40/45 million in 20 years.
Actual population 1970 - 55.6, 1980 - 56.3, 1990 - 57.2, 2000 -58.9.
Population 2010 - 63 million (plus estimated 1 million illegals) and forecast to increase to 75 million in 20 years.
Average household size 1960 3.1
Average household size 2010 1.8.
It is very simple arithmetic.
There may be hiccups, but property prices for ALL forms of tenure (ownership, rent, lease, sofa-surfing) will continue to rise until we build more houses.
Rents are NOT constrained by income when we lack several million homes.
Actual population 1970 - 55.6, 1980 - 56.3, 1990 - 57.2, 2000 -58.9.
Population 2010 - 63 million (plus estimated 1 million illegals) and forecast to increase to 75 million in 20 years.
Average household size 1960 3.1
Average household size 2010 1.8.
It is very simple arithmetic.
There may be hiccups, but property prices for ALL forms of tenure (ownership, rent, lease, sofa-surfing) will continue to rise until we build more houses.
Rents are NOT constrained by income when we lack several million homes.
#1566
Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?
Having spent the past 2.5 weeks in the UK (now back in NZ), apart from London I could not believe how well the UK seemed to be doing. So much choice, things so cheap as well as great assistance for first time buyers.
The UK is getting a lot of things right, it seems its mainly those on welfare, especially though who are not prepared to fend for themselves that are unhappy.
The main problem with the UK is the concentration of people in and around the south-east, total dump.
The UK is getting a lot of things right, it seems its mainly those on welfare, especially though who are not prepared to fend for themselves that are unhappy.
The main problem with the UK is the concentration of people in and around the south-east, total dump.
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Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?
Having spent the past 2.5 weeks in the UK (now back in NZ), apart from London I could not believe how well the UK seemed to be doing. So much choice, things so cheap as well as great assistance for first time buyers.
The UK is getting a lot of things right, it seems its mainly those on welfare, especially though who are not prepared to fend for themselves that are unhappy.
The main problem with the UK is the concentration of people in and around the south-east, total dump.
The UK is getting a lot of things right, it seems its mainly those on welfare, especially though who are not prepared to fend for themselves that are unhappy.
The main problem with the UK is the concentration of people in and around the south-east, total dump.
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Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?
Having spent the past 2.5 weeks in the UK (now back in NZ), apart from London I could not believe how well the UK seemed to be doing. So much choice, things so cheap as well as great assistance for first time buyers.
The UK is getting a lot of things right, it seems its mainly those on welfare, especially though who are not prepared to fend for themselves that are unhappy.
The main problem with the UK is the concentration of people in and around the south-east, total dump.
The UK is getting a lot of things right, it seems its mainly those on welfare, especially though who are not prepared to fend for themselves that are unhappy.
The main problem with the UK is the concentration of people in and around the south-east, total dump.
#1570
Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?
The South East has too many people, London, especially Heathrow is a dump. What a miserable life living and working there.
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Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?
We moved to SE Kent 5 years ago after having lived in Canada. We have not found the South East a dump to live. Our Canadian visitors over the last few years were impressed with our transport system, countryside, shopping and climate and lack of bugs in the summer.
My sons have had a good life here with many of their friends living in the local villages and having a good social life. Both have had good secondary education and now studying at the top UK universities. We have not found there are too many people, as there lots of nice areas to live without needing to live in a shoe box house. I must admit you get a different perspective about the UK once you have lived and worked overseas.
I found that having international work experience, good professional training and qualification has allowed us to have a high standard of living when we returned to the UK. I wonder how many of those complain about the UK have not really put in the amount of effort to capitalise on what this country can offer.
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Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?
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Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?
I quite like it here and like the Uk when I am over there.
It seems that it is you who is unhappy.....Hence your trolling this forum
Grow some balls and move back if that is what you really want
I have the best of both worlds
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Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?
........ and try and get back on topic with a post of some substance, instead of the ad hominem attacks.
What do you think of the housing situation in the UK? I think a lot more of peoples income will be taken up in putting a roof over their heads, leaving less disposable income to grow the economy. IMHO.