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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Whitby is a gothic seaside town in the borough of Yorkshire. Locals have voted to ban second home buyers getting new build homes there ..

What's going on here guys

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Locals in Whitby have voted to ban second home buyers getting new build homes there.

Hope this clears things up for you, Tom

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

Can they do that?

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I thought that was what I said..

What's going on here guys ?

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By *carlet_woman_xxWoman
over a year ago

somewhere

They are not locals

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I thought that was what I said..

What's going on here guys ?"

Yes Tom. You had already answered your own question

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury


"Locals in Whitby have voted to ban second home buyers getting new build homes there.

Hope this clears things up for you, Tom "

Yup, it's almost as if second/holiday homes are destroying communities

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"Locals in Whitby have voted to ban second home buyers getting new build homes there.

Hope this clears things up for you, Tom

Yup, it's almost as if second/holiday homes are destroying communities"

What's your analysis Doctor?

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury

Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

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By *mp411Man
over a year ago

chester

I think it should be made illegal to own more than one domicile property buy as much land as you like... Stop the building companies building on greenbelt land.... Private landlords are a blight pushing first time buyers out of the market artificially inflating prices

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury


"I think it should be made illegal to own more than one domicile property buy as much land as you like... Stop the building companies building on greenbelt land.... Private landlords are a blight pushing first time buyers out of the market artificially inflating prices "

^

He knows

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*"

Does this view apply to anyone who owns a second/holiday home or just those who rent them out for extortionate amounts?

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

Does this view apply to anyone who owns a second/holiday home or just those who rent them out for extortionate amounts?"

It does, just as abhorrent in my opinion.

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By *ollydoesWoman
over a year ago

Shangri-La


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*"

How would you suggest they do that?

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

How would you suggest they do that?"

Under threat of execution. It worked for the Bolsheviks

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

Does this view apply to anyone who owns a second/holiday home or just those who rent them out for extortionate amounts?

It does, just as abhorrent in my opinion."

Abhorrent??!! So working your arse off all your life to afford somewhere to eventually retire to is abhorrent? What!

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

Does this view apply to anyone who owns a second/holiday home or just those who rent them out for extortionate amounts?

It does, just as abhorrent in my opinion.

Abhorrent??!! So working your arse off all your life to afford somewhere to eventually retire to is abhorrent? What!"

Working, no. A permanent retirement home, no. Owning more than one property, yes.

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

I might get a holiday caravan instead then…..*she says, thinking aloud*

How gothic is Whitby anyway? I’m off to Google.

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By *oroRick1027Man
over a year ago

Middlesbrough


"Can they do that? "

No, the council have no power to enforce this decision

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

Does this view apply to anyone who owns a second/holiday home or just those who rent them out for extortionate amounts?

It does, just as abhorrent in my opinion.

Abhorrent??!! So working your arse off all your life to afford somewhere to eventually retire to is abhorrent? What!

Working, no. A permanent retirement home, no. Owning more than one property, yes."

I own two. One I plan to retire to. Why shouldn’t I?

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury


"I might get a holiday caravan instead then…..*she says, thinking aloud*

How gothic is Whitby anyway? I’m off to Google."

They have a Dracula museum with a live actor (peak times only)

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales


"I might get a holiday caravan instead then…..*she says, thinking aloud*

How gothic is Whitby anyway? I’m off to Google.

They have a Dracula museum with a live actor (peak times only)"

That sounds amazing. I’ve googled, it looks very beautiful, albeit quite similar to Tenby.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

alot more towns should follow whitby cornwall is full of second homes forcing those who grow up there to leave because they cant buy homes

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

Does this view apply to anyone who owns a second/holiday home or just those who rent them out for extortionate amounts?

It does, just as abhorrent in my opinion.

Abhorrent??!! So working your arse off all your life to afford somewhere to eventually retire to is abhorrent? What!

Working, no. A permanent retirement home, no. Owning more than one property, yes.

I own two. One I plan to retire to. Why shouldn’t I? "

So many people who work hard cant afford one home, and second homes reduce the housing stock which pushes up the prices.

Ultimately it's your money so you do what you want, I just dont think it's right.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds


"Whitby is a gothic seaside town in the borough of Yorkshire. Locals have voted to ban second home buyers getting new build homes there ..

What's going on here guys "

Can second home buyers still purchase Gothic houses here, just not new builds ?

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By *ollydoesWoman
over a year ago

Shangri-La


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

How would you suggest they do that?

Under threat of execution. It worked for the Bolsheviks"

So you dont know then?

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By *nergeticlemurMan
over a year ago

wiltshire


"I think it should be made illegal to own more than one domicile property buy as much land as you like... Stop the building companies building on greenbelt land.... Private landlords are a blight pushing first time buyers out of the market artificially inflating prices "

Literally the issue I'm in now. First time buyer looking to save up for a house but realistically can't due to how high the prices are being pushed these days

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

Does this view apply to anyone who owns a second/holiday home or just those who rent them out for extortionate amounts?

It does, just as abhorrent in my opinion.

Abhorrent??!! So working your arse off all your life to afford somewhere to eventually retire to is abhorrent? What!

Working, no. A permanent retirement home, no. Owning more than one property, yes.

I own two. One I plan to retire to. Why shouldn’t I?

So many people who work hard cant afford one home, and second homes reduce the housing stock which pushes up the prices.

Ultimately it's your money so you do what you want, I just dont think it's right."

To be fair mines not in this country but I still don’t agree with you. You’re still giving me a piggy back though

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

How would you suggest they do that?

Under threat of execution. It worked for the Bolsheviks

So you dont know then?"

Only government legislation can address this. Berlin recently stripped residents of second homes. Sadly, the vast majority of Westminster have multiple homes so it wont happen any time soon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

Does this view apply to anyone who owns a second/holiday home or just those who rent them out for extortionate amounts?

It does, just as abhorrent in my opinion.

Abhorrent??!! So working your arse off all your life to afford somewhere to eventually retire to is abhorrent? What!

Working, no. A permanent retirement home, no. Owning more than one property, yes.

I own two. One I plan to retire to. Why shouldn’t I?

So many people who work hard cant afford one home, and second homes reduce the housing stock which pushes up the prices.

Ultimately it's your money so you do what you want, I just dont think it's right."

What about the people who dont want to buy and only want to rent, there are loads of them, my renters are not interested in having a mortgage.

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

Does this view apply to anyone who owns a second/holiday home or just those who rent them out for extortionate amounts?

It does, just as abhorrent in my opinion.

Abhorrent??!! So working your arse off all your life to afford somewhere to eventually retire to is abhorrent? What!

Working, no. A permanent retirement home, no. Owning more than one property, yes.

I own two. One I plan to retire to. Why shouldn’t I?

So many people who work hard cant afford one home, and second homes reduce the housing stock which pushes up the prices.

Ultimately it's your money so you do what you want, I just dont think it's right.

To be fair mines not in this country but I still don’t agree with you. You’re still giving me a piggy back though "

That's okay then, bugger the foreigners!

Of course. I was going to say that I hope I didnt offend you. I dont expect anybody to agree with me, it's just one of those issues that I'm rather passionate about.

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By *ollydoesWoman
over a year ago

Shangri-La


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

How would you suggest they do that?

Under threat of execution. It worked for the Bolsheviks

So you dont know then?

Only government legislation can address this. Berlin recently stripped residents of second homes. Sadly, the vast majority of Westminster have multiple homes so it wont happen any time soon"

I was referring to how you suggest, instead of buying a second home they should put the money back into the society that put them in such a good financial position?

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

Does this view apply to anyone who owns a second/holiday home or just those who rent them out for extortionate amounts?

It does, just as abhorrent in my opinion.

Abhorrent??!! So working your arse off all your life to afford somewhere to eventually retire to is abhorrent? What!

Working, no. A permanent retirement home, no. Owning more than one property, yes.

I own two. One I plan to retire to. Why shouldn’t I?

So many people who work hard cant afford one home, and second homes reduce the housing stock which pushes up the prices.

Ultimately it's your money so you do what you want, I just dont think it's right.

What about the people who dont want to buy and only want to rent, there are loads of them, my renters are not interested in having a mortgage."

That's what social housing is for. Oh wait, we don't have any after successive right wing governments have flogged off social housing at rock bottom prices and not built any to replace them.

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

How would you suggest they do that?

Under threat of execution. It worked for the Bolsheviks

So you dont know then?

Only government legislation can address this. Berlin recently stripped residents of second homes. Sadly, the vast majority of Westminster have multiple homes so it wont happen any time soon

I was referring to how you suggest, instead of buying a second home they should put the money back into the society that put them in such a good financial position?"

Taxes, good will, having a strong moral compass. Pick one.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

Does this view apply to anyone who owns a second/holiday home or just those who rent them out for extortionate amounts?

It does, just as abhorrent in my opinion.

Abhorrent??!! So working your arse off all your life to afford somewhere to eventually retire to is abhorrent? What!

Working, no. A permanent retirement home, no. Owning more than one property, yes.

I own two. One I plan to retire to. Why shouldn’t I?

So many people who work hard cant afford one home, and second homes reduce the housing stock which pushes up the prices.

Ultimately it's your money so you do what you want, I just dont think it's right.

To be fair mines not in this country but I still don’t agree with you. You’re still giving me a piggy back though

That's okay then, bugger the foreigners!

Of course. I was going to say that I hope I didnt offend you. I dont expect anybody to agree with me, it's just one of those issues that I'm rather passionate about."

Me offended?! . Noooooooooooo. I imagine we wouldn’t agree on most things but I like ya you’re a good un.

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By *iss.ddWoman
over a year ago

Leeds + Newcastle

I have more than one house but in my head it's fiiiiine.

Saving a bloody fortune owning the 2 over renting / hotels every single week

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury

Anyway, I am not officially off of my soap box.

Ttfn x

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By *ollydoesWoman
over a year ago

Shangri-La


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

How would you suggest they do that?

Under threat of execution. It worked for the Bolsheviks

So you dont know then?

Only government legislation can address this. Berlin recently stripped residents of second homes. Sadly, the vast majority of Westminster have multiple homes so it wont happen any time soon

I was referring to how you suggest, instead of buying a second home they should put the money back into the society that put them in such a good financial position?

Taxes, good will, having a strong moral compass. Pick one."

People who can afford a second home are probably the people paying 40% tax already. So why should they pay more? What do you mean by good will? You want them to give their money away? Moral compass? So its imoral to buy a second home?

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

Does this view apply to anyone who owns a second/holiday home or just those who rent them out for extortionate amounts?

It does, just as abhorrent in my opinion.

Abhorrent??!! So working your arse off all your life to afford somewhere to eventually retire to is abhorrent? What!

Working, no. A permanent retirement home, no. Owning more than one property, yes.

I own two. One I plan to retire to. Why shouldn’t I?

So many people who work hard cant afford one home, and second homes reduce the housing stock which pushes up the prices.

Ultimately it's your money so you do what you want, I just dont think it's right.

To be fair mines not in this country but I still don’t agree with you. You’re still giving me a piggy back though

That's okay then, bugger the foreigners!

Of course. I was going to say that I hope I didnt offend you. I dont expect anybody to agree with me, it's just one of those issues that I'm rather passionate about.

Me offended?! . Noooooooooooo. I imagine we wouldn’t agree on most things but I like ya you’re a good un. "

I'm glad that you think so

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

Does this view apply to anyone who owns a second/holiday home or just those who rent them out for extortionate amounts?

It does, just as abhorrent in my opinion.

Abhorrent??!! So working your arse off all your life to afford somewhere to eventually retire to is abhorrent? What!

Working, no. A permanent retirement home, no. Owning more than one property, yes.

I own two. One I plan to retire to. Why shouldn’t I?

So many people who work hard cant afford one home, and second homes reduce the housing stock which pushes up the prices.

Ultimately it's your money so you do what you want, I just dont think it's right.

What about the people who dont want to buy and only want to rent, there are loads of them, my renters are not interested in having a mortgage.

That's what social housing is for. Oh wait, we don't have any after successive right wing governments have flogged off social housing at rock bottom prices and not built any to replace them."

I bought mine off Tony Blairs government - though to be fair to could argue that was at least well om on its way to centre if not drifting towards right wing.

Mr

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

How would you suggest they do that?

Under threat of execution. It worked for the Bolsheviks

So you dont know then?

Only government legislation can address this. Berlin recently stripped residents of second homes. Sadly, the vast majority of Westminster have multiple homes so it wont happen any time soon

I was referring to how you suggest, instead of buying a second home they should put the money back into the society that put them in such a good financial position?

Taxes, good will, having a strong moral compass. Pick one.

People who can afford a second home are probably the people paying 40% tax already. So why should they pay more? What do you mean by good will? You want them to give their money away? Moral compass? So its imoral to buy a second home?"

Because they can. Hoarding wealth isnt a good thing. Yes. Yes.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

How would you suggest they do that?

Under threat of execution. It worked for the Bolsheviks

So you dont know then?

Only government legislation can address this. Berlin recently stripped residents of second homes. Sadly, the vast majority of Westminster have multiple homes so it wont happen any time soon

I was referring to how you suggest, instead of buying a second home they should put the money back into the society that put them in such a good financial position?

Taxes, good will, having a strong moral compass. Pick one."

Jesus my will ain’t that bloody good! And that’s unfair to say that about moral compass. My kids will get anything I’ve got and nobody else.

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

Does this view apply to anyone who owns a second/holiday home or just those who rent them out for extortionate amounts?

It does, just as abhorrent in my opinion.

Abhorrent??!! So working your arse off all your life to afford somewhere to eventually retire to is abhorrent? What!

Working, no. A permanent retirement home, no. Owning more than one property, yes.

I own two. One I plan to retire to. Why shouldn’t I?

So many people who work hard cant afford one home, and second homes reduce the housing stock which pushes up the prices.

Ultimately it's your money so you do what you want, I just dont think it's right.

What about the people who dont want to buy and only want to rent, there are loads of them, my renters are not interested in having a mortgage.

That's what social housing is for. Oh wait, we don't have any after successive right wing governments have flogged off social housing at rock bottom prices and not built any to replace them.

I bought mine off Tony Blairs government - though to be fair to could argue that was at least well om on its way to centre if not drifting towards right wing.

Mr"

New Labour was centre right, but it started with the Tories

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

How would you suggest they do that?

Under threat of execution. It worked for the Bolsheviks

So you dont know then?

Only government legislation can address this. Berlin recently stripped residents of second homes. Sadly, the vast majority of Westminster have multiple homes so it wont happen any time soon

I was referring to how you suggest, instead of buying a second home they should put the money back into the society that put them in such a good financial position?

Taxes, good will, having a strong moral compass. Pick one.

Jesus my will ain’t that bloody good! And that’s unfair to say that about moral compass. My kids will get anything I’ve got and nobody else. "

Fair enough. Any property that I have when I die I shall be leaving to the local council under the stipulation that it will be used as social housing.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

How would you suggest they do that?

Under threat of execution. It worked for the Bolsheviks

So you dont know then?

Only government legislation can address this. Berlin recently stripped residents of second homes. Sadly, the vast majority of Westminster have multiple homes so it wont happen any time soon

I was referring to how you suggest, instead of buying a second home they should put the money back into the society that put them in such a good financial position?

Taxes, good will, having a strong moral compass. Pick one.

Jesus my will ain’t that bloody good! And that’s unfair to say that about moral compass. My kids will get anything I’ve got and nobody else.

Fair enough. Any property that I have when I die I shall be leaving to the local council under the stipulation that it will be used as social housing."

That’s very nice of you. You don’t have children though.

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury

Right, I'm done. Night folks.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Right, I'm done. Night folks."

Night x

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

Does this view apply to anyone who owns a second/holiday home or just those who rent them out for extortionate amounts?

It does, just as abhorrent in my opinion.

Abhorrent??!! So working your arse off all your life to afford somewhere to eventually retire to is abhorrent? What!

Working, no. A permanent retirement home, no. Owning more than one property, yes.

I own two. One I plan to retire to. Why shouldn’t I?

So many people who work hard cant afford one home, and second homes reduce the housing stock which pushes up the prices.

Ultimately it's your money so you do what you want, I just dont think it's right.

What about the people who dont want to buy and only want to rent, there are loads of them, my renters are not interested in having a mortgage.

That's what social housing is for. Oh wait, we don't have any after successive right wing governments have flogged off social housing at rock bottom prices and not built any to replace them."

Yup! Bloody Maggie thatcher! X

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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago

Here occasionally, but mostly somewhere else


"

Fair enough. Any property that I have when I die I shall be leaving to the local council under the stipulation that it will be used as social housing."

Councils all over the place are selling off property into the private sector, so that's a temporary thing at best.

As a resident of a village in Cornwall (not the one alluded to, unless I'm REALLY good at hallucinating imaginary friends), I'd suggest that holiday lets are a bigger problem than second homes.

Second homes tend to be bigger, so would be out of reach of local first time buyers anyway, whereas holiday lets tend to be smaller...but they've all been bought up over the years by the local rental company.

So, we've got a local company facilitating lots of tourism (a key part of the Cornish economy), and that's a BAD thing?

It's a more complex issue than even Essex Tom can summarise...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

How would you suggest they do that?

Under threat of execution. It worked for the Bolsheviks

So you dont know then?

Only government legislation can address this. Berlin recently stripped residents of second homes. Sadly, the vast majority of Westminster have multiple homes so it wont happen any time soon

I was referring to how you suggest, instead of buying a second home they should put the money back into the society that put them in such a good financial position?

Taxes, good will, having a strong moral compass. Pick one."

I already pay an obscene amount of tax.

Given that I put a significant sum back into society you should be ok with me owning multiple properties and providing a service to those who don't want a mortgage and can't access social housing.

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By *mp411Man
over a year ago

chester


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

Does this view apply to anyone who owns a second/holiday home or just those who rent them out for extortionate amounts?

It does, just as abhorrent in my opinion.

Abhorrent??!! So working your arse off all your life to afford somewhere to eventually retire to is abhorrent? What!

Working, no. A permanent retirement home, no. Owning more than one property, yes.

I own two. One I plan to retire to. Why shouldn’t I?

So many people who work hard cant afford one home, and second homes reduce the housing stock which pushes up the prices.

Ultimately it's your money so you do what you want, I just dont think it's right.

What about the people who dont want to buy and only want to rent, there are loads of them, my renters are not interested in having a mortgage.

That's what social housing is for. Oh wait, we don't have any after successive right wing governments have flogged off social housing at rock bottom prices and not built any to replace them."

Right wing governments? Mate we've never Had a right wing government it the succession of center left and hard left wishy washy bleeding heart liberals that have got the country into this state

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

Does this view apply to anyone who owns a second/holiday home or just those who rent them out for extortionate amounts?

It does, just as abhorrent in my opinion.

Abhorrent??!! So working your arse off all your life to afford somewhere to eventually retire to is abhorrent? What!

Working, no. A permanent retirement home, no. Owning more than one property, yes.

I own two. One I plan to retire to. Why shouldn’t I?

So many people who work hard cant afford one home, and second homes reduce the housing stock which pushes up the prices.

Ultimately it's your money so you do what you want, I just dont think it's right.

What about the people who dont want to buy and only want to rent, there are loads of them, my renters are not interested in having a mortgage.

That's what social housing is for. Oh wait, we don't have any after successive right wing governments have flogged off social housing at rock bottom prices and not built any to replace them.

Right wing governments? Mate we've never Had a right wing government it the succession of center left and hard left wishy washy bleeding heart liberals that have got the country into this state"

Margaret "Right to Buy" Thatcher was left wing?! May I ask if you know your left from your right?!

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By *mp411Man
over a year ago

chester


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

Does this view apply to anyone who owns a second/holiday home or just those who rent them out for extortionate amounts?

It does, just as abhorrent in my opinion.

Abhorrent??!! So working your arse off all your life to afford somewhere to eventually retire to is abhorrent? What!

Working, no. A permanent retirement home, no. Owning more than one property, yes.

I own two. One I plan to retire to. Why shouldn’t I?

So many people who work hard cant afford one home, and second homes reduce the housing stock which pushes up the prices.

Ultimately it's your money so you do what you want, I just dont think it's right.

What about the people who dont want to buy and only want to rent, there are loads of them, my renters are not interested in having a mortgage.

That's what social housing is for. Oh wait, we don't have any after successive right wing governments have flogged off social housing at rock bottom prices and not built any to replace them.

Right wing governments? Mate we've never Had a right wing government it the succession of center left and hard left wishy washy bleeding heart liberals that have got the country into this state

Margaret "Right to Buy" Thatcher was left wing?! May I ask if you know your left from your right?! "

I know my left and right just like I hope you'd know your asre from your elbow... And mad Maggie was center left

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

Does this view apply to anyone who owns a second/holiday home or just those who rent them out for extortionate amounts?

It does, just as abhorrent in my opinion.

Abhorrent??!! So working your arse off all your life to afford somewhere to eventually retire to is abhorrent? What!

Working, no. A permanent retirement home, no. Owning more than one property, yes.

I own two. One I plan to retire to. Why shouldn’t I?

So many people who work hard cant afford one home, and second homes reduce the housing stock which pushes up the prices.

Ultimately it's your money so you do what you want, I just dont think it's right.

What about the people who dont want to buy and only want to rent, there are loads of them, my renters are not interested in having a mortgage.

That's what social housing is for. Oh wait, we don't have any after successive right wing governments have flogged off social housing at rock bottom prices and not built any to replace them.

Right wing governments? Mate we've never Had a right wing government it the succession of center left and hard left wishy washy bleeding heart liberals that have got the country into this state

Margaret "Right to Buy" Thatcher was left wing?! May I ask if you know your left from your right?!

I know my left and right just like I hope you'd know your asre from your elbow... And mad Maggie was center left "

Maggie Thatcher centre left?! You are completely potty

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By *ob Carpe DiemMan
over a year ago

Torquay

As someone who lives in Devon I don't know what the fuss is about, we will close the border to Cornwall, problem solved

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By *mp411Man
over a year ago

chester


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

Does this view apply to anyone who owns a second/holiday home or just those who rent them out for extortionate amounts?

It does, just as abhorrent in my opinion.

Abhorrent??!! So working your arse off all your life to afford somewhere to eventually retire to is abhorrent? What!

Working, no. A permanent retirement home, no. Owning more than one property, yes.

I own two. One I plan to retire to. Why shouldn’t I?

So many people who work hard cant afford one home, and second homes reduce the housing stock which pushes up the prices.

Ultimately it's your money so you do what you want, I just dont think it's right.

What about the people who dont want to buy and only want to rent, there are loads of them, my renters are not interested in having a mortgage.

That's what social housing is for. Oh wait, we don't have any after successive right wing governments have flogged off social housing at rock bottom prices and not built any to replace them.

Right wing governments? Mate we've never Had a right wing government it the succession of center left and hard left wishy washy bleeding heart liberals that have got the country into this state

Margaret "Right to Buy" Thatcher was left wing?! May I ask if you know your left from your right?!

I know my left and right just like I hope you'd know your asre from your elbow... And mad Maggie was center left

Maggie Thatcher centre left?! You are completely potty "

Lass we've never seen a proper right wing government in the UK I might suggest it's your own left leaning ideology that make Maggie seem right wing?

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

Does this view apply to anyone who owns a second/holiday home or just those who rent them out for extortionate amounts?

It does, just as abhorrent in my opinion.

Abhorrent??!! So working your arse off all your life to afford somewhere to eventually retire to is abhorrent? What!

Working, no. A permanent retirement home, no. Owning more than one property, yes.

I own two. One I plan to retire to. Why shouldn’t I?

So many people who work hard cant afford one home, and second homes reduce the housing stock which pushes up the prices.

Ultimately it's your money so you do what you want, I just dont think it's right.

What about the people who dont want to buy and only want to rent, there are loads of them, my renters are not interested in having a mortgage.

That's what social housing is for. Oh wait, we don't have any after successive right wing governments have flogged off social housing at rock bottom prices and not built any to replace them.

Right wing governments? Mate we've never Had a right wing government it the succession of center left and hard left wishy washy bleeding heart liberals that have got the country into this state

Margaret "Right to Buy" Thatcher was left wing?! May I ask if you know your left from your right?!

I know my left and right just like I hope you'd know your asre from your elbow... And mad Maggie was center left

Maggie Thatcher centre left?! You are completely potty

Lass we've never seen a proper right wing government in the UK I might suggest it's your own left leaning ideology that make Maggie seem right wing? "

Do you realise that right wing does not equate to Nazi or something?! That's ultra right wing.

You have no idea what my political outlook is. I don't have any political affiliation, I am what is known as a "floating voter". I care about the policies being proposed, I could give a flying fig about all the BS around it.

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By *undee2Man
over a year ago

Dundee


"Whitby is a gothic seaside town in the borough of Yorkshire. Locals have voted to ban second home buyers getting new build homes there ..

What's going on here guys "

It seems that this post has been hijacked by the EDL. However, to return to the original post, I suspect that it might be influenced by the Woodsmith mine which 99% of you would never have heard of. Woodsmith is the largest polyhalite resource in the world with an estimated life of a hundred years and can provide 10% of the world's fertiliser requirement. It will provide a 1,000 jobs in the construction of the mine and the tunnel leading to Whitby dock. Once constructed , the mine will employ 1,000 mainly local people.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Whitby is a gothic seaside town in the borough of Yorkshire. Locals have voted to ban second home buyers getting new build homes there ..

What's going on here guys

It seems that this post has been hijacked by the EDL. However, to return to the original post, I suspect that it might be influenced by the Woodsmith mine which 99% of you would never have heard of. Woodsmith is the largest polyhalite resource in the world with an estimated life of a hundred years and can provide 10% of the world's fertiliser requirement. It will provide a 1,000 jobs in the construction of the mine and the tunnel leading to Whitby dock. Once constructed , the mine will employ 1,000 mainly local people."

Is that the one deep under the sea/underground?

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By *hoirCouple
over a year ago

Clacton/Bury St. Edmunds


"Whitby is a gothic seaside town in the borough of Yorkshire. Locals have voted to ban second home buyers getting new build homes there ..

What's going on here guys "

Democracy is naught but mob rule.

Freedom should play out.

C

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By *arakiss12TV/TS
over a year ago

Bedford

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By *arakiss12TV/TS
over a year ago

Bedford

Dracula led the way, he was an illegal immigrant whose boat crash landed on the Whitby coast, an illegal boat person. He got second house and bit people spreading a bat pandemic.

Now the people want to put a stop to such shenanigans. Better late then never, eh.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*"

That is really sad to read.

I'd vote to keep all residential properties to be non-holiday homes or lets.

There's campsites and hotels for that.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds


"Dracula led the way, he was an illegal immigrant whose boat crash landed on the Whitby coast, an illegal boat person. He got second house and bit people spreading a bat pandemic.

Now the people want to put a stop to such shenanigans. Better late then never, eh."

Will there be a sequal to the Dracula book called Dracula goes to Rwanda ?

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury


"Dracula led the way, he was an illegal immigrant whose boat crash landed on the Whitby coast, an illegal boat person. He got second house and bit people spreading a bat pandemic.

Now the people want to put a stop to such shenanigans. Better late then never, eh.

Will there be a sequal to the Dracula book called Dracula goes to Rwanda ?"

I believe it!

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By *JB1954Man
over a year ago

Reading

I know thread is about Whitby. Where I live . A non holiday area. In the past year . The houses that have been sold very near me have all been purchased by buy to let landlords.

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By *odgerMooreMan
over a year ago

Nowhere

There is another area where second home owners buying up all the local housing stock has resulted in houses surrounding rising to suck an extent that locals cant afford to get on the property ladder and the local school has closed as there was only one pupil at it - so it does have a negative effect on the area - it’s killing small community economies.

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury


"There is another area where second home owners buying up all the local housing stock has resulted in houses surrounding rising to suck an extent that locals cant afford to get on the property ladder and the local school has closed as there was only one pupil at it - so it does have a negative effect on the area - it’s killing small community economies. "

So long as people can go on holiday when they feel like it though, that's the most important thing in this issue

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By *odgerMooreMan
over a year ago

Nowhere


"There is another area where second home owners buying up all the local housing stock has resulted in houses surrounding rising to suck an extent that locals cant afford to get on the property ladder and the local school has closed as there was only one pupil at it - so it does have a negative effect on the area - it’s killing small community economies.

So long as people can go on holiday when they feel like it though, that's the most important thing in this issue "

Yes - that’s obviously paramount. .

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

This mine is so long that runs from Whitby under the sea to an area outside territorial waters. They are actually going to open a duty free shop for the miners under international waters ..

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By *ollydoesWoman
over a year ago

Shangri-La

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By *ollydoesWoman
over a year ago

Shangri-La


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

How would you suggest they do that?

Under threat of execution. It worked for the Bolsheviks

So you dont know then?

Only government legislation can address this. Berlin recently stripped residents of second homes. Sadly, the vast majority of Westminster have multiple homes so it wont happen any time soon

I was referring to how you suggest, instead of buying a second home they should put the money back into the society that put them in such a good financial position?

Taxes, good will, having a strong moral compass. Pick one.

People who can afford a second home are probably the people paying 40% tax already. So why should they pay more? What do you mean by good will? You want them to give their money away? Moral compass? So its imoral to buy a second home?

Because they can. Hoarding wealth isnt a good thing. Yes. Yes."

Yes because they aspire as kids to grow up, work their asses off, or develop their own buisness, even work a dangerous job, long hours, scarifices along the way just so they can have half their earnings taken away in tax's which some then gets put back to into comunities and then just give away any other money and not reap any rewards from it? Yeah course they do.

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By *ollydoesWoman
over a year ago

Shangri-La


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

How would you suggest they do that?

Under threat of execution. It worked for the Bolsheviks

So you dont know then?

Only government legislation can address this. Berlin recently stripped residents of second homes. Sadly, the vast majority of Westminster have multiple homes so it wont happen any time soon

I was referring to how you suggest, instead of buying a second home they should put the money back into the society that put them in such a good financial position?

Taxes, good will, having a strong moral compass. Pick one.

Jesus my will ain’t that bloody good! And that’s unfair to say that about moral compass. My kids will get anything I’ve got and nobody else. "

Thats exactly why you've worked damn hard for everything you've got. Whats that old saying..charity begins at home.

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS
over a year ago

chichester


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

How would you suggest they do that?

Under threat of execution. It worked for the Bolsheviks

So you dont know then?

Only government legislation can address this. Berlin recently stripped residents of second homes. Sadly, the vast majority of Westminster have multiple homes so it wont happen any time soon

I was referring to how you suggest, instead of buying a second home they should put the money back into the society that put them in such a good financial position?

Taxes, good will, having a strong moral compass. Pick one.

People who can afford a second home are probably the people paying 40% tax already. So why should they pay more? What do you mean by good will? You want them to give their money away? Moral compass? So its imoral to buy a second home?

Because they can. Hoarding wealth isnt a good thing. Yes. Yes."

Lol comical - pay more because they can …. peoples hard work is their choice to do with the earnings as they wish. Not throw it away more and grind themselves to the bone for nothing. . They already pay more in to the system than those on lower brackets Thankfully we don’t live in a communist society yet

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By *heDeliveryManMan
over a year ago

Leicester

It's because people have 2nd/ 3rd homes that rent gets pushed up and house prices rocket. These people buy the houses then either rent them room only and pocket more rent, or leave them empty thus leaving a housing shortage. There needs to be better laws in place to ensure that these homes either provide reasonable rent prices for families that need them, or are used as homes and lived in by the owner.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

How would you suggest they do that?

Under threat of execution. It worked for the Bolsheviks

So you dont know then?

Only government legislation can address this. Berlin recently stripped residents of second homes. Sadly, the vast majority of Westminster have multiple homes so it wont happen any time soon

I was referring to how you suggest, instead of buying a second home they should put the money back into the society that put them in such a good financial position?

Taxes, good will, having a strong moral compass. Pick one.

Jesus my will ain’t that bloody good! And that’s unfair to say that about moral compass. My kids will get anything I’ve got and nobody else.

Thats exactly why you've worked damn hard for everything you've got. Whats that old saying..charity begins at home. "

Damn right it does! Been thinking about this comment and I can’t even believe people think like that. Perhaps I would if I’d never worked, made any sacrifices, done fuck all! I’ve never inherited any money, I have both my parents. Like fuck will I work for it and then give it away!

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

How would you suggest they do that?

Under threat of execution. It worked for the Bolsheviks

So you dont know then?

Only government legislation can address this. Berlin recently stripped residents of second homes. Sadly, the vast majority of Westminster have multiple homes so it wont happen any time soon

I was referring to how you suggest, instead of buying a second home they should put the money back into the society that put them in such a good financial position?

Taxes, good will, having a strong moral compass. Pick one.

People who can afford a second home are probably the people paying 40% tax already. So why should they pay more? What do you mean by good will? You want them to give their money away? Moral compass? So its imoral to buy a second home?

Because they can. Hoarding wealth isnt a good thing. Yes. Yes.

Lol comical - pay more because they can …. peoples hard work is their choice to do with the earnings as they wish. Not throw it away more and grind themselves to the bone for nothing. . They already pay more in to the system than those on lower brackets Thankfully we don’t live in a communist society yet

"

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By *ebjonnsonMan
over a year ago

Maldon

Possibly already mentioned but I can’t be bothered to scroll through - locals should just sell to other locals at a price they can afford rather than selling at a higher price to non locals.

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By *ollydoesWoman
over a year ago

Shangri-La


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

How would you suggest they do that?

Under threat of execution. It worked for the Bolsheviks

So you dont know then?

Only government legislation can address this. Berlin recently stripped residents of second homes. Sadly, the vast majority of Westminster have multiple homes so it wont happen any time soon

I was referring to how you suggest, instead of buying a second home they should put the money back into the society that put them in such a good financial position?

Taxes, good will, having a strong moral compass. Pick one.

Jesus my will ain’t that bloody good! And that’s unfair to say that about moral compass. My kids will get anything I’ve got and nobody else.

Thats exactly why you've worked damn hard for everything you've got. Whats that old saying..charity begins at home.

Damn right it does! Been thinking about this comment and I can’t even believe people think like that. Perhaps I would if I’d never worked, made any sacrifices, done fuck all! I’ve never inherited any money, I have both my parents. Like fuck will I work for it and then give it away!"

I can only think its a case of the old green eyed monster. Anyway,whos to know, people could have charity donations written into their wills or ake monthly donations but discretly, volunter in their community, also just as someone has or wants a secone home dosnt nescessarily mean they are loaded. Probably thinks Elon Musk should cure world hunger. ( I love him and have looked into that as had many discussions on that subject, answer is he couldnt, nor is it his job to }

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By *ollydoesWoman
over a year ago

Shangri-La


"Possibly already mentioned but I can’t be bothered to scroll through - locals should just sell to other locals at a price they can afford rather than selling at a higher price to non locals."

Suppose i want to get a bigger house? Will the bloke down the road sell his 5 bed detached home with garage, granny annex and pool to me for the same price soeone brought my 3 bed terrace house?

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*

How would you suggest they do that?

Under threat of execution. It worked for the Bolsheviks

So you dont know then?

Only government legislation can address this. Berlin recently stripped residents of second homes. Sadly, the vast majority of Westminster have multiple homes so it wont happen any time soon

I was referring to how you suggest, instead of buying a second home they should put the money back into the society that put them in such a good financial position?

Taxes, good will, having a strong moral compass. Pick one.

Jesus my will ain’t that bloody good! And that’s unfair to say that about moral compass. My kids will get anything I’ve got and nobody else.

Thats exactly why you've worked damn hard for everything you've got. Whats that old saying..charity begins at home.

Damn right it does! Been thinking about this comment and I can’t even believe people think like that. Perhaps I would if I’d never worked, made any sacrifices, done fuck all! I’ve never inherited any money, I have both my parents. Like fuck will I work for it and then give it away!

I can only think its a case of the old green eyed monster. Anyway,whos to know, people could have charity donations written into their wills or ake monthly donations but discretly, volunter in their community, also just as someone has or wants a secone home dosnt nescessarily mean they are loaded. Probably thinks Elon Musk should cure world hunger. ( I love him and have looked into that as had many discussions on that subject, answer is he couldnt, nor is it his job to }"

Nah, that prick can use his fortune to develop affordable electric cars, considering are facing a global collapse of ecosystems.

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By *moothCriminal_xMan
over a year ago

Redditch

My town was designated a new town in the 70s and population went from 20k to 75k in 50 years.

We should be doing this to small towns and villages again - massove building projects for 10s of thousands of homes in an area will depress house prices and make them affordable again.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Where will Dracula stay?

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

My mate has a flat in Whitby. He doesn't live there. Rents it out for £550 per week. That's his income. Should he be out of pocket? When he retires, this will be his pension.

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By *idnight RamblerMan
over a year ago

Pershore

There will be folk with 6 fingers in Whitby what with all that in-breeding.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford


"Well, there is a village in cornwall (cant remember what it's called) in which all but one of the houses are second/holiday homes. The local shops have all closed because there isnt enough trade. I believ the last local guy who is remaining doesnt want to leave because it's an ancestral home and is utterly alone in the village for half of the year.

Oh and I fundamentally disagree with multiple/holiday homes and private renting. It all adds to the problem of a lack of housing, and it's all.in the name of profit. If you have enough that you can own more than one property then perhaps that money should be put back into the society that has put them in such a good financial position.

*climbs back down from soap box*"

Agree! X

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"My mate has a flat in Whitby. He doesn't live there. Rents it out for £550 per week. That's his income. Should he be out of pocket? When he retires, this will be his pension."

No he shouldn’t. Good on him

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I fully recognise the housing crisis and affordable housing situation.

But let's be quite frank; the notion that others should be required to give up their good fortunes for people they know nothing about, and whom probably have nothing in common with will never work.

I disagree with second homes on the basis that they destroy communities, but let's face it, the owners are only doing what we'd do if we could afford it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Whitby abbey at Halloween is awesome, just saying.

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury


"My town was designated a new town in the 70s and population went from 20k to 75k in 50 years.

We should be doing this to small towns and villages again - massove building projects for 10s of thousands of homes in an area will depress house prices and make them affordable again."

Agreed,but that will never happen. God forbid house prices falling!

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford


"My mate has a flat in Whitby. He doesn't live there. Rents it out for £550 per week. That's his income. Should he be out of pocket? When he retires, this will be his pension."

£550 per week?? x

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline


"My mate has a flat in Whitby. He doesn't live there. Rents it out for £550 per week. That's his income. Should he be out of pocket? When he retires, this will be his pension.

£550 per week?? x"

Yep. He had to give up work to look after his parents. Fills it from March to December. It's demand and supply. That's only and income, before deductions of £23k per year. He's hardly rockafella

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By *elvet RopeMan
over a year ago

by the big field


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How gothic is Whitby anyway? "

You can’t get in unless you have a stash of eye liner and can recite the lyrics to the full album version of This Corrosion by Sisters of Mercy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Where will Dracula stay?"

It's a grave situation.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Where will Dracula stay?

It's a grave situation."

As Pete would say…

That’s is a disgrace Jim and no mis-stake.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Where will Dracula stay?

It's a grave situation.

As Pete would say…

That’s is a disgrace Jim and no mis-stake."

I agree.

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By *arlomaleMan
over a year ago

darlington

I’ve been to Whitby can’t see the attraction myself typical British seaside town expensive and in parts rundown on the plus side it did have an excellent shop that sold Burberry

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’ve been to Whitby can’t see the attraction myself typical British seaside town expensive and in parts rundown on the plus side it did have an excellent shop that sold Burberry "

Have you been at Halloween???

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By *arlomaleMan
over a year ago

darlington


"I’ve been to Whitby can’t see the attraction myself typical British seaside town expensive and in parts rundown on the plus side it did have an excellent shop that sold Burberry

Have you been at Halloween??? "

actually no but I’ve heard it’s pretty good but not something I’d go to in all honesty

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