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Housing Crisis

California
over 3 years ago

I think there is a huge housing crisis out there.

I am not happy with the place I am in and I would like to move to a better place. But I cannot find a way to move somewhere else. I feel that I am stuck.

I do not know what else to do. I often feel desperate.

I wonder if you are happy with your housing situations...

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  • over 3 years ago

    I can’t stand the term “crisis” it’s so over used and misused these days it’s totally lost it’s meaning.

    The “housing crisis” in the UK is a lie started by the government and building contractors to artificially justify building houses everywhere because it has such an impact on the growth of the economy.

    The issue with housing is the attitude towards long term renting, poor quality rental stock (sometime just plane dangerous), not enough legislation around controlling the quality of housing stock or the manpower to implement it. If you are in a position to own second, third...tenth homes you’re criticised and targeted by the socialist left who want to tax you to within an inch of your life for doing well in the world.

  • over 3 years ago in reply to The Riddler

    I believe there is definitely a housing crisis.

    If there would not be one, then I could easily move somewhere else.

  • over 3 years ago in reply to California

    I work in the property industry so this thread is a bit too close to home for me! There is definitely a crisis in the rental market in the UK at the moment due to the Government's complete lack of understanding of the housing market and the implications on it caused by the pandemic which impacts landlords and tenants alike. I was disappointed to see that the Government have just announced a further extension to the eviction ban which is just basically kicking the can further down the road because they cannot be bothered to tackle the problem head on.

    If the OP is renting and trying to move, then all I can suggest is be proactive in contacting agents to ask what is coming up before it hits the market as in my area, demand is outstripping supply hugely and there is fierce competition for what few properties are available so getting in early is crucial but I'm sorry to say it looks like we'll be in this for the long haul.

    If the OP is buying, then it will just be a case of waiting it out until restrictions are eased as the market is still contracted (or at least it is in my area).

    I read with interest all the other comments above and agree that the entire UK property sector requires overhaul, but I cannot see it ever happening whilst those with the power to effect the change are also the ones who benefit most from the current system....

  • over 3 years ago in reply to Diffident_Duck

    I am currently looking to rent at the moment and I can agree with you about how quick properties are going , 1 beds are gone the same day where I live , and come the end of march what will happen to the rental market now this latest extension has been approved , For me its a blessing but homelessness still looms as i have a sec21 issued so it is a bit scary.

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  • over 3 years ago in reply to Diffident_Duck

    I am currently looking to rent at the moment and I can agree with you about how quick properties are going , 1 beds are gone the same day where I live , and come the end of march what will happen to the rental market now this latest extension has been approved , For me its a blessing but homelessness still looms as i have a sec21 issued so it is a bit scary.

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