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A bit of gloomy doom to brighten up the day

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    A bit of gloomy doom to brighten up the day

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2...ch.houseprices

    Massive house price falls predicted, repossessions, homeless families, council buy-back schemes, it's all happening.

    #2
    It's not all doom and gloom.
    Don't worry about losing your house if you have a car
    I'm alright Jack

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      #3
      Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post
      http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2...ch.houseprices

      Massive house price falls predicted, repossessions, homeless families, council buy-back schemes, it's all happening.
      The guardian always predicts doom even during the good times.

      I am not convinced the state should intervene. If people think that whatever risk they take ( such as buying a house ) there is always a safety net then the risks get higher. Having said that it could stop some human tradgedies - the prospect of families being forced to move is abysmal.

      Far better to not get in this situation in the first place - make mortgages of more than 75% of 3* income illegal. Alas most solutions begin with "if only I had a time machine".

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        #4
        We'll have to see how this pans out, but in the US these car parks are expanding rapidly; in the UK the weather isn't quite so nice, so living in a car wouldn't be as enjoyable as in California.
        I'm alright Jack

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          #5
          Originally posted by BlasterBates View Post
          We'll have to see how this pans out, but in the US these car parks are expanding rapidly; in the UK the weather isn't quite so nice, so living in a car wouldn't be as enjoyable as in California.
          Perhaps I swore off getting a hummer too soon

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            #6
            Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post
            I am not convinced the state should intervene. If people think that whatever risk they take ( such as buying a house ) there is always a safety net then the risks get higher.


            The people are willing to take greater risk.

            The risk is unchanged but people become more reckless. As in all things, a balance needs be established.
            How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror.

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              #7
              Originally posted by BlasterBates View Post
              I've sometimes considered this as a plan B. Just buy a people carrier and live in that. What's the legal position in the UK/Europe with regard to living in a car? How would anyone ever find out if you move every night anyway?

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                #8
                Originally posted by TimberWolf View Post
                I've sometimes considered this as a plan B. Just buy a people carrier and live in that. What's the legal position in the UK/Europe with regard to living in a car? How would anyone ever find out if you move every night anyway?
                If you are a single male in the UK who owns a car, you are expected to live in it if you loose your home.
                How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by HairyArsedBloke View Post
                  If you are a single male in the UK who owns a car, you are expected to live in it if you loose your home.
                  IANAL, but I'm fairly sure being in a car while in possession of the car keys after a few pints counts as DUI if the cops decide to take an interest.... So you'd have to be teetotal and homeless.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by TimberWolf View Post
                    I've sometimes considered this as a plan B. Just buy a people carrier and live in that. What's the legal position in the UK/Europe with regard to living in a car? How would anyone ever find out if you move every night anyway?
                    Can't be bothered to google it but I think living in a car is OK but using the land the car is parked on to establish a residence is not OK. Expect a lot of "get orf my land" verbals. Also, if you're thinking lay-bys, watch out as you might get unexpectedly awoken by a surprise visit from Stan Collymore....
                    Bored.

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