creditors again

[ivas4us]

It was always going to be unsustainable the amount that house prices were rising. I think the best way out of the current economic crisis is for the government to put the money into housing. Housing is the biggest item that is in demand at the moment you only have to look at social housing providers waiting lists for evidence of this. Houses being built will mean employment for construction workers. Construction firms will invest in vehicles, machinery and building supplies, again employment is advantaged. More people working will mean more disposable income left to purchase non essential items and again a further advantage to employment. The multiplier effect should bring the economic problems back to a more manageable level. More houses will also mean a reduced demand and house prices being a more sustainable level.

[cazlizzy]

We did what we beleived was the best thing to do at the time - with hindsight, we were wrong. So we have to admit to our mistakes and try to make amends, which is what we are all doing. I'm sure we have all learnt from our mistakes but we shouldn't be punished for them forever. We often judge ourselves more harshly than we judge others. We must learn to forgive ouselves.

I so agree, but it is often easier to say than do. I thought of David's post, well J really when I read that. She asked why could David be so firm and confident with the hospital and not with his own affairs. Well the answer is there. He was fighting for someone else's rights, and the sense of injustice made him respond. I am sure we are all the same, I know I am with other's, but we devalue ourselves, especially in this situation and then we need another to fight our corner, and show us we are worth something.
It is the same with forgiveness, easier to forgive others than ourselves, but it does come I am sure, as our confidence and self worth reappears, so will the ability to value ourselves again, enough to forgive. As the old saying goes, what doesn't kill us will make us stronger.. xx[:)]

[angelc]

Angelc my PP wishes to quote your last paragraph on something he plans to say on Sunday. May he do so please?

With pleasure. I have no objections to anyone quoting anything I say on here. Indeed, I feel honoured that he feels something I have written is worth quoting.

[angelc]

It was always going to be unsustainable the amount that house prices were rising. ...More houses will also mean a reduced demand and house prices being a more sustainable level.

I agree ivas4us. Although in our area there are several new developments of flats and small houses standing completely empty.

As I was passing one the other day, I thought wouldn't it be a good idea if the council or a housing association bought it and rented it out instead of it standing empty.

The builder will never get the prices he was asking in this economic cliamte and I'm sure it would be better for him if he sells the whole building as a job lot.

[Max]

Thanks Carole - I'll tell him. He is into debt troubles in a big way at the moment - and locally he is making his voice heard loudly - he will be asked to change his bank soon the way he is going on!

[ivas4us]

Angelc you are so right. If the government gave the housing associations a grant to purchase the empty development then it would solve 2 problems. Those in housing need would have a home and the developer would have cash flow.