Murphy Jnr Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 No poll, this thread doesn't contain a question in the OP. Just thought provoking then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 What a pointless reply. Especially when your own post replying to the post I was, was also wrt housing. Almost as pointless as this thread. You started off with a good topic, but then, inevitably, went down the usual path. Why bother dressing up your threads... you might as well say it how it is. Don't beat about the bush! How about having a "Housing Megathread" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrod Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I think we should reinstate the Parker Morris standards. I believe over time, we should increase those standards further still.Back to my question, should everybody be entitled to their own house? Even if they choose not to work and put anything into the sytem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chem1st Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 Almost as pointless as this thread. You started off with a good topic, but then, inevitably, went down the usual path. Why bother dressing up your threads... you might as well say it how it is. Don't beat about the bush! How about having a "Housing Megathread" I presume you haven't read either the OP or the article linked to it. When the first of the Baby-Boomers were beginning to think about settling down, 425,000 homes were built in Britain. Last year, the total was just over 100,000 — fewer than in any year since 1923. It covers housing. And access to housing for the younger generations is paramount to the future well being of this nation state. You might aswell say, "Why bother typing in English on an English forum?" The four main things to consider are access to housing, education, jobs and pensions (i.e. a decent retirement at a reasonable age). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrod Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 What kind of numbers are we talking of here Chem1st - how many people are without a home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chem1st Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 Back to my question, should everybody be entitled to their own house? Even if they choose not to work and put anything into the sytem? Please read the Parker Morris standards. Your question will be answered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrod Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Please read the Parker Morris standards. Your question will be answered.I've looked at it, just wondering why you won't give a straight answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Jnr Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 A lot of available housing in the smaller towns and villages have been priced out of reach of locals as those with the means snap them up as second homes which inflates the price of any others that become available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I presume you haven't read either the OP or the article linked to it. It covers housing. And access to housing for the younger generations is paramount to the future well being of this nation state. You might aswell say, "Why bother typing in English on an English forum?" The four main things to consider are access to housing, education, jobs and pensions (i.e. a decent retirement at a reasonable age). There are plenty of houses, I have never had any problem finding affordable housing or somewhere to live. The housing thing was only a small part of Paxman's discussion, by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grafikhaus74 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 When your living standards depend upon the youth's earning power, productive work and ability to breed the next generation of taxpayers, one has to consider how we can move forwards. Oh they've got the ability to breed. Just don't hold your breath waiting for them to pay tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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