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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2017 18:29:43 GMT -5
Good morning to everyone reading ' The Third' today! I trust that all is well with all of you! So as the UK economy slumps towards 2020, Alistair, what are the prospects for the housing market over the coming years? The London ' Times' leads today with some editorial comment on a country unfair. ' The Times' thunders that the scourge of developers who break promises to build affordable housing has spread to rural Britain, and the government is backing the wrong side. Zzzz! In his essay ' Snoring for the Million' (1842), Charles Dickens sets out proposals for a nationwide programme of education in how to sleep. The centrepiece is a “school of Snoring for the Million”, which will educate everyone from the aristocracy to impoverished labourers on sleeping skills. It’s satire, of course. Dickens is deriding an initiative called Singing for the Million, a church scheme to ameliorate the misery of the urban poor with mass singing classes. A trenchant critic of the inequalities of his age and of their apologists, Dickens alights on an analogous activity that requires no skill whatever to perform. Yet it turns out that Dickens’s proposals were more acute than he imagined. A serene night’s sleep matters more to modern wellbeing than higher incomes. As well as a good night's sleep tonight, Government also has a duty to support social housing, or face homelessness on an ever rising level! This costs money! Who pays, Uncle Henry, and what for?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2017 21:42:17 GMT -5
Writing for ' BBC News', Hannah Richardson reports that housing money is wasted 'propping up rents'. Taxpayers' money is being wasted on "propping up rents" in a "failing housing market", a report says. The National Housing Federation report highlights how money spent on housing benefit rose from £16.6bn in the mid-1990s to £25.1bn in 2015-16. It added that since 2011, no government money has been made available to build homes in England for low paid people to rent. The government said building more homes was its absolute priority. A Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) spokesman said it was continuing to work closely with the sector. But the report from the federation, which represents housing associations and social landlords, says housing someone in a private rented property costs £21 a week more than housing them in a social rent property, on average. 'Make a break' Its chief executive David Orr said this was "poor value for the taxpayer" and had "a knock-on effect, with everyone struggling to rent or buy". "We know we need more, better quality social housing. And yet, rather than putting public money into building the homes we need, we are propping up rents in a failing market." The country could do better, he said, as he prepared for his organisation's annual conference in Birmingham. He added that he thought that Prime Minister Theresa May was right to say, in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire, that social housing had been neglected and needed attention. After this tragedy, the crisis in social housing could no longer be ignored, he said. "The government must be bold and make a break with the past by making money available to build genuinely affordable homes," Mr Orr said. The report pointed out that after the government decided to halt the funding of social rented housing in 2011, the building of such properties fell from 36,000 to 3,000 the next year. This was despite the fact that there are more than a million families on housing waiting lists, the report said. The report concluded: "Not only is it more expensive to house someone in the private rented sector than social housing, but none of that money increases the supply of new homes. "Social landlords do reinvest in new homes, building a third of all new homes last year including for social rent from their own funds, but the same does not happen in the private rented sector." A DCLG spokesman said: "We introduced Affordable Rent in 2012 to maximise government investment and build more homes for below market rent. "We've already delivered nearly 333,000 affordable homes since 2010 and have announced an additional £1.4bn for our Affordable Homes Programme, increasing the total investment to £7.1bn." Affordable rented housing is defined as 80% of the market rent, while social rent is defined as 60% of the market rent. For many, however, such rents are still simply unaffordable. If you don't have the money to pay, Alistair, what happens? Well, prospects for the poorest in society are grim. UK housing remains amongst the most expensive in the world. We are all but one step away from homelessness, Uncle Henry. So where are we going to sleep at night, Jason?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2017 22:12:40 GMT -5
Here are five reasons to live in Hampstead, Porn', at least according to George Hammond, writing in the weekend FT!
A village in the city
For hundreds of years, wealthy Londoners have sought sanctuary from the city’s bustle in leafy Hampstead. The merchants and gentry who holidayed here in the 17th century have been replaced by a more international set — a prominent French population is drawn by the nearby Collège Français Bilingue de Londres — but the village feel remains.
Spared the horses and carts of their Tudor forebears, today’s residents can take the underground from Hampstead to central London in less than half an hour.
Secret gardens
Perched above Hampstead are the Thomas Mawson-designed Hill Garden and Pergola. Usually empty and wonderfully varied, the garden is one of the finest spots on Hampstead Heath, a 320-hectare expanse unfurling south from the hills of Hampstead and Highgate like a verdant picnic blanket.
Hill Garden and Pergola
Other Heath highlights are Parliament Hill’s breathtaking vistas and the undulating lawns of Golders Hill Park.
Open-water swimming
In one of the heath’s overgrown backwaters you can find the river Fleet. Its gurgling source feeds a pair of ornamental ponds before emerging as the mixed bathing pond. For a more secluded dip, the ladies’ and nearby men’s bathing ponds on the eastern perimeter are unbeatable, the latter hosting a Christmas Day race for hardy swimmers.
If you like to keep your toes in sight there is also a stunning, Grade II-listed lido. It was renovated in 2005 to incorporate a stainless steel bottom, lending the pool a shimmering effect.
The dead famous and the famous dead
Hampstead has more than its fair share of celebrities — playing host to comedian Ricky Gervais, musician Liam Gallagher, the late pop star George Michael and innumerable Arsenal footballers in recent years — but it’s the historical residents that catch the eye.
The Blue Plaque signs indicating a location’s historical links to famous people are abundant. Writer George Orwell, composer Edward Elgar, painter John Constable, British prime minister Herbert Asquith and French president Charles de Gaulle are among former residents. Keats House, now a library and museum, was once home to the eponymous poet. Keats House was once home to the eponymous poet
Homes for all ages
With five centuries spent hosting the affluent, Hampstead boasts enviable housing stock. On the high street alone there are 18 Grade II-listed properties among the area’s distinctive red-bricks, while the Isokon building down the hill displays an altogether more modern aesthetic.
The Isokon building
Another modernist masterpiece, Erno Goldfinger’s nearby 2 Willow Road is managed by the National Trust, the UK conservation charity. Sitting atop West Heath is Kenwood House, a grand, stucco-fronted wedding cake of a home with an exceptional art collection, and tucked in the twisting roads off Hampstead high street is Grade I-listed Burgh House.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2017 23:10:14 GMT -5
Good morning to everyone reading ' The Third' today! I trust that all is well with all of you! So as the UK economy slumps towards 2020, Porn', what are the prospects for the housing market over the coming years? Well, prices are high, and possibly still rising, as supply of affordable housing, in particular, remains constrained. Writing in ' The Guardian', Coco Khan asks why she’ll never have a six-bed by the sea?Coco concludes that if only we had our own retreat by the sea, offering isolation and no one tutting at you for cooking strong-smelling curry, everything would be all right, Alistair! What do you think, Uncle Henry?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2017 23:16:37 GMT -5
Broadcasting on ' Channel 4', Penny and Mark Edwards seek to blend period and cutting edge architecture restoring a derelict Victorian gatehouse perched on a very steep hill in Haringey, North London.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2017 23:39:33 GMT -5
Do you have your own grand designs, Uncle Henry? Could we design something just for you?
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Post by Uncle Henry on Sept 20, 2017 0:06:51 GMT -5
Here is some historical data in the form of a graph, so that we can clarify what has happened to average UK house prices since 1980. According to the graph, average UK house prices appear to be levelling off at around £160,000 in 2017, although whether this is helpful to the wider UK economy depends very much on your personal perspective. Any thoughts? Well, I notice that posters from ' Serious Topics' have singularly failed to contribute to our discussions here, our animated. So good morning, once again, to you all! What a wet Friday morning here in London. Writing in ' Bricks & Mortar', ' The Times's' Friday property supplement, Anna Temkin finds a perfect place to hold court. I would argue that even with an asking price of £4.5 million, the country house is too far from Wimbledon, and something closer to the capital would be more appropriate. How about Somerset House, for example, in the Strand? Zoopla - London WC2The second event in the Nocturnal City series explores the London – Barcelona interplay with an evening of panels, installations and music performances. Home to one of Europe’s most vibrant club scenes, Barcelona is a city artists, DJs and producers from all over the world come to connect and to party. Sonar Festival has played an essential role in the development of electronic music, technology and artistic innovation. But the independent cultural scene is also growing, with Barcelona’s local creators exploring new territories and pushing the boundaries of alternative and experimental scenes. Somerset HouseThis event looks at new spaces and platforms, connecting the two cities through innovation in their scenes, questioning how club culture could be made more inclusive, and how technological advances might help or hinder its evolution. The line-up features DJs, artists and producers from both cities including DIY Space for London, academic madison moore, Georgia Taglietti (Sonar & Sonar+D and She Said So) and Joe Alexander (Boiler Room), Aleix Fernandez of Onionlab. Somerset House - Nocturnal City: London-Barcelona feat. Ikonika, Siren DJs and moreIkonika presents a special AV set in collaboration with visual artist Mungo plus performances on the night by Siren DJs, and the UK premieres of Barcelona based Sunny Graves (live) and AWWZ. Why don't you join us all promptly at 16:00 (BST) on Saturday 14 October 2017 for a night to remember? Somerset House - Nocturnal City 2 - Book NowWe too are "looking to downsize" and will be away from the computers for a few days. Please do not panic; our victorian authoresses will thereafter pick up again in no time. P.S. Advice: Every one of the half dozen houses we have sold or not purchased we regret selling or not purchasing; property is worth more than "money".
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2017 1:49:36 GMT -5
Good luck with your house move, Uncle Henry! To be honest, I refuse to downsize, as it is too much hassle, and far too expensive, to do so. Nevertheless, a flat with a porter or a bungalow both make sense as you get older, for example? Rightmove - Bungalows currently for sale in London
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2017 21:12:54 GMT -5
Good morning to everyone reading ' The Third' today! To all those who survived the Queen of Spades earlier this month, congratulations! So as the UK economy slumps towards 2020, Alistair, what are the prospects for the housing market over the coming years? Writing in the FT, we ask whether the British are landed or stranded? The salmon pink newspaper's series on the future of the British countryside looks at changes in agriculture and what these mean for the landscape. More wildlife, Uncle Henry?
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Post by ahinton on Sept 21, 2017 3:56:03 GMT -5
So as the UK economy slumps towards 2020, Alistair, what are the prospects for the housing market over the coming years? I have read several articles that understandably suggest that a general decline in that market, largely though not entirely an indirect result of Brexit if it happens, is already under way.
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Post by ahinton on Sept 21, 2017 4:11:26 GMT -5
Here are five reasons to live in Hampstead, Porn', at least according to George Hammond, writing in the weekend FT! A village in the city For hundreds of years, wealthy Londoners have sought sanctuary from the city’s bustle in leafy Hampstead. The merchants and gentry who holidayed here in the 17th century have been replaced by a more international set — a prominent French population is drawn by the nearby Collège Français Bilingue de Londres — but the village feel remains. Spared the horses and carts of their Tudor forebears, today’s residents can take the underground from Hampstead to central London in less than half an hour. Secret gardens Perched above Hampstead are the Thomas Mawson-designed Hill Garden and Pergola. Usually empty and wonderfully varied, the garden is one of the finest spots on Hampstead Heath, a 320-hectare expanse unfurling south from the hills of Hampstead and Highgate like a verdant picnic blanket. Hill Garden and Pergola Other Heath highlights are Parliament Hill’s breathtaking vistas and the undulating lawns of Golders Hill Park. Open-water swimming In one of the heath’s overgrown backwaters you can find the river Fleet. Its gurgling source feeds a pair of ornamental ponds before emerging as the mixed bathing pond. For a more secluded dip, the ladies’ and nearby men’s bathing ponds on the eastern perimeter are unbeatable, the latter hosting a Christmas Day race for hardy swimmers. If you like to keep your toes in sight there is also a stunning, Grade II-listed lido. It was renovated in 2005 to incorporate a stainless steel bottom, lending the pool a shimmering effect. The dead famous and the famous dead Hampstead has more than its fair share of celebrities — playing host to comedian Ricky Gervais, musician Liam Gallagher, the late pop star George Michael and innumerable Arsenal footballers in recent years — but it’s the historical residents that catch the eye. The Blue Plaque signs indicating a location’s historical links to famous people are abundant. Writer George Orwell, composer Edward Elgar, painter John Constable, British prime minister Herbert Asquith and French president Charles de Gaulle are among former residents. Keats House, now a library and museum, was once home to the eponymous poet. Keats House was once home to the eponymous poet Homes for all ages With five centuries spent hosting the affluent, Hampstead boasts enviable housing stock. On the high street alone there are 18 Grade II-listed properties among the area’s distinctive red-bricks, while the Isokon building down the hill displays an altogether more modern aesthetic. The Isokon building Another modernist masterpiece, Erno Goldfinger’s nearby 2 Willow Road is managed by the National Trust, the UK conservation charity. Sitting atop West Heath is Kenwood House, a grand, stucco-fronted wedding cake of a home with an exceptional art collection, and tucked in the twisting roads off Hampstead high street is Grade I-listed Burgh House. I had a solo violin piece premièred in Burgh House a little over 12 years ago, at the wedding reception for a composer who lives in Hampstead.
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Post by ahinton on Sept 21, 2017 4:13:55 GMT -5
Writing for ' BBC News', Hannah Richardson reports that housing money is wasted 'propping up rents'. Taxpayers' money is being wasted on "propping up rents" in a "failing housing market", a report says. The National Housing Federation report highlights how money spent on housing benefit rose from £16.6bn in the mid-1990s to £25.1bn in 2015-16. It added that since 2011, no government money has been made available to build homes in England for low paid people to rent. The government said building more homes was its absolute priority. A Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) spokesman said it was continuing to work closely with the sector. But the report from the federation, which represents housing associations and social landlords, says housing someone in a private rented property costs £21 a week more than housing them in a social rent property, on average. 'Make a break' Its chief executive David Orr said this was "poor value for the taxpayer" and had "a knock-on effect, with everyone struggling to rent or buy". "We know we need more, better quality social housing. And yet, rather than putting public money into building the homes we need, we are propping up rents in a failing market." The country could do better, he said, as he prepared for his organisation's annual conference in Birmingham. He added that he thought that Prime Minister Theresa May was right to say, in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire, that social housing had been neglected and needed attention. After this tragedy, the crisis in social housing could no longer be ignored, he said. "The government must be bold and make a break with the past by making money available to build genuinely affordable homes," Mr Orr said. The report pointed out that after the government decided to halt the funding of social rented housing in 2011, the building of such properties fell from 36,000 to 3,000 the next year. This was despite the fact that there are more than a million families on housing waiting lists, the report said. The report concluded: "Not only is it more expensive to house someone in the private rented sector than social housing, but none of that money increases the supply of new homes. "Social landlords do reinvest in new homes, building a third of all new homes last year including for social rent from their own funds, but the same does not happen in the private rented sector." A DCLG spokesman said: "We introduced Affordable Rent in 2012 to maximise government investment and build more homes for below market rent. "We've already delivered nearly 333,000 affordable homes since 2010 and have announced an additional £1.4bn for our Affordable Homes Programme, increasing the total investment to £7.1bn." Affordable rented housing is defined as 80% of the market rent, while social rent is defined as 60% of the market rent. For many, however, such rents are still simply unaffordable. If you don't have the money to pay, Alistair, what happens? Well, prospects for the poorest in society are grim. UK housing remains amongst the most expensive in the world. We are all but one step away from homelessness, Uncle Henry. So where are we going to sleep at night, Jason? If the widely forecasted long term fall in the retail price of homes occurs, market forces inevitably determine that rent levels will decrease as a consequence; this can only be a good thing in principle given that the average house price in UK is arond ten time the average gross salary there before deduction of taxes.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2017 23:25:07 GMT -5
If I may address your question directly, kleines c: Is real estate fairly valued? I think we need something for the family, Porn'! A good garden to explore, for explore, and a kitchen where we can all cook together if we want! A library and a study are very important for work, as is a ballroom for entertaining our guests. Other important reception rooms include the dining room, the breakfast room and the living room. Upstairs, all bedrooms should have separate bathrooms en suite, with the choice of a shower or bath for all! My favourite room is probably the cellar, where you can keep some wine and chill out on hot summer days! The penthouse with roof garden in the loft offers separate accommodation to children or grandparents, zorro. Have you done a conversion? Extended Asian families tend to prefer houses for multiple occupancy and can only add value to the price of your home. A home cinema, gym and spa are added luxuries to be considered in larger buildings, as are garages and work rooms outside. All these facilities add value to the price you can expect to pay for a good home in the twenty-first century. Good Wi-Fi and internet connections, for example, are also important as is keeping up to date with changing technologies. An electric car, for example, Uncle Henry? What equipment do you find useful, Alistair?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2017 12:13:21 GMT -5
Good evening to everyone reading ' The Third' today! I trust that all is well with all of you! So as the UK economy slumps towards 2020, Alistair, what are the prospects for the housing market over the coming years? Writing in the London ' Times', Carol Lewis report on the rise of the super-mews. Carol concludes that these once small flats above coach houses are now big homes, Uncle Henry, with prices to match. Perhaps this is what you should be doing with your new Tasmanian pad?
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Post by ahinton on Sept 22, 2017 12:20:31 GMT -5
So as the UK economy slumps towards 2020, Alistair, what are the prospects for the housing market over the coming years? I thought that I'd already answered that...
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