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EddieM
I think that was tongue in cheek.
I think that was tongue in cheek.
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Sounds like state imposed theft.......unless the owner is actually government
If you mean privately owned then probably some Marxist John McDonnell plan
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Mrs Thatchers policy.
And the reason why this country is short of decent housing for the poor.
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What if your current tennant couldn't afford it or didn't want to buy it?
And then why would anyone sell a house for less than its market value?
I don't see a problem with it myself, there is obviously a demand for it. I don't see how it's any different from any other way of making money, you buy something and sell it for more.
Rather than depriving someone of a home, these landlords are providing places where family's can live together.
Whilst that is a noble and altruistic notion and correct in some cases, many of those who can afford to, just buy as an investment.
Its one of the reasons, not the only one.
The lack of building new council houses is also a reason.
They all do, the noble bit just happens while they try and make their money.
I can't see how it's any different to a guy buying a car and selling it at a profit, or a guy buying building materials and turning them into something for a profit.
How's about a young family buy a home, years down the line they they have more money and more kids so buy a bigger house. They want to keep the original house (all paid for) for one/all of their kids so they rent it for a few years. Is that wrong too?
Also due to the Tory policy.
Quite apart from not being allowed to use the proceeds of forced home sales to build new homes. Would you buy a car if you knew that your neighbour could then force you to sell it to him at less than its value?
Leaving you with no car and less money.
It was a a ploy because Thatcher's lot thought they'd get more votes from the lucky buyers.
The Tories built more council houses than the subsequent labour government.
how many has the current tory government built?
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-41429486
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- "The building of social homes for rent is at a 24-year-low in England
- In 2011, central government stopped funding social homes to rent"
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-41429486
"Number of new social homes down 90% since Tories came to power
Just 1,400 new social homes were built last year - down from almost 40,000 in 2010"
https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/social-housing
Just 1,400 new social homes were built last year - down from almost 40,000 in 2010"
https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/social-housing
"Right to Buy increases five-fold in six years after Tories lift cap
Councils warn spiralling sell-off of low-cost homes is 'unsustainable' as Labour calls for scheme to be halted"
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...private-landlords-rent-tory-cap-a8189881.html
Hurrah for the tories, squeals Notch.
"Currently town halls only retain about a third of the revenue, with a hefty chunk going to the Treasury."
Councils warn spiralling sell-off of low-cost homes is 'unsustainable' as Labour calls for scheme to be halted"
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...private-landlords-rent-tory-cap-a8189881.html
Hurrah for the tories, squeals Notch.
"Currently town halls only retain about a third of the revenue, with a hefty chunk going to the Treasury."
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Because building firms make more from building & selling houses/flats for homeowners & not "affordable" or social housing.
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