My children are born here, in Essex but that's not the point. The economic landscape is naturally complex, remainers keep banging on about the dire economic consequences of brexit which I find often exaggerated. We have a fairly flexible, resilient economy and if my prediction for a soft brexit comes about, it won't be dire. 3% inflation is nothing compared to the 70s, 80s and 90s.
I agree,it is vague,ambiguous waffle. It doesnt present any positives as to how Brexit is going to improve trade,it really only presents a hope list,suggesting things wont be so bad. But it doesnt address the practical problems of Brexit.
I dont think Remainers do keep banging on about dire economy post Brexit we just dont believe the Leavers claims of a land of milk and honey. At the moment business is very good,now that the £ seems to be recovering against the US dollar.
Apologies in advance,I just couldnt resist it.
you don't listen to them anymore than they listen to you. They don't want more immigration, more Brussels interference and certainly no US of E.
But in the 70's and 80's houses didnt cost £200k plus and seven times the average income. I would be very nervous buying a house in London at this moment,it only needs a dire event to happen somewhere with war mongers like Trump around,the uncertainty of Brexit,problems in the middle east for BoE rates to rocket,definitely buy on a long fixed rate,unless trading down.
I think they are going to have to pay dearly for what they dont want. Sometimes you have to take an overall view.
Danidl....
It is the point. Immigration / emigration is just about moving. I immigrated into Yorkshire from Gloucestershire. Thats actually further than people moving from France to London.
The confidence of UK Brexit negotiators is legendary.
brexit does not mean no immigrants, it's just at more sustainable and controlled level. They have to live in London because of their jobs and they want to start a family. Prices of a 3-bed house in London have reached stupid levels. Both of them work very hard just to afford to pay the mortgage. Killing the stupid demand for investment in London properties is just what I want for my children.
And of course says Mr Barnier," if you are prepared to pay your sub for the next year and also write an irrevocable letter of intent to leave at the end of next year, well you can wear the jacket for the year, use up the supplies of that rare vintage whiskey, and continue to enjoy the prawn cocktails.. We will however not purchase new supplies of these.."Here is someone's explanation of 'Brexit':
Brexit made simple!
David Davis is at the golf club returning his locker key when Mr Barnier, the membership secretary sees him.
"Hello Mr Davis", says Mr Barnier. "I'm sorry to hear you are no longer renewing your club membership, if you would like to come to my office we can settle your account”.
"I have settled my bar bill." says Mr Davis.
"Ah yes Mr Davis", says Mr Barnier, "but there are other matters that need settlement.”
In Mr Barniers office - Mr Davis explains that he has settled his bar bill so wonders what else he can possibly owe the Golf Club?
"Well Mr Davis" begins Mr Barnier, "you did agree to buy one of our Club Jackets”.
"Yes" agrees Mr Davis "I did agree to buy a jacket but I haven't received it yet". "As soon as you supply the jacket I will send you a cheque for the full amount”.
"That will not be possible" explains Mr Barnier. "As you are no longer a club member you will not be entitled to buy one of our jackets"!
"But you still want me to pay for it" exclaims Mr Davis.
"Yes" says Mr Barnier, "That will be £500 for the jacket. There is also your bar bill".
"But I've already settled my bar bill" says Mr Davis.
"Yes" says Mr Barnier, "but as you can appreciate, we need to place our orders from the Brewery in advance to ensure our bar is properly stocked". "You regularly used to spend at least £50 a week in the bar so we have placed orders with the brewery accordingly for the coming year. You therefore owe us £2600 for the year".
"Will you still allow me to have these drinks?" asks Mr Davis.
"No of course not Mr Davis". "You are no longer a club member!" says Mr Barnier. "Next is your restaurant bill" continues Mr Barnier. "In the same manner we have to make arrangements in advance with our catering suppliers". "Your average restaurant bill was in the order of £300 a month, so we'll require payment of £3600 for the next year".
"I don't suppose you'll be letting me have these meals either" asks Mr Davis. "No, of course not" says an irritated Mr Barnier, "you are no longer a club member!”
"Then of course" Mr Barnier continues, "there are repairs to the clubhouse roof".
"Clubhouse roof" exclaims Mr Davis, "What's that got to do with me?"
"Well it still needs to be repaired and the builders are coming in next week", your share of the bill is £2000”.
"I see" says Mr Davis, "anything else?".
"Now you mention it" says Mr Barnier, "there is Fred the Barman's pension". "We would like you to pay £5 a week towards Fred's pension when he retires next month". "He's not well you know so I doubt we'll need to ask you for payment for longer than about five years, so £1300 should do it” "This brings your total bill to £10,000"
"Let me get this straight" says Mr Davis, "you want me to pay £500 for a jacket you won't let me have, £2600 for beverages you won't let me drink and £3600 for food you won't let me eat, all under a roof I won't be allowed under and not served by a bloke who's going to retire next month!”
"Yes, it's all perfectly clear and quite reasonable" says Mr Barnier.
"**** off!" says Mr Davis
Now we understand what Brexit is all about!!!!!
Tom
Well I can't see demand for houses in London going down, can you ... really? If we keep going down the tax haven route we are and the £ keeps falling more and more will be sold to foreign investment.
Well, if any of the other 26 don`t want to agree, then simple, the UK just walks away... NO DEAL!
.....and when they do, the fight tends to consist of telling those who voted to leave the EU that they lack the awareness to know what they voted for. This type of approach will never win anyone over.
Tommie, I hope you are not that simple!
Same applies in many areas, although not as extreme. Genie is out of the bottle l fear though. Regarding the control of immigration, I do not think that will apply to the super rich from countries afar that buy property in London and don't live in it. Double standards in the book of rules you see.
