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ntluser · 20-10-2011, 16:56

I just wonder who is going to buy the homes of these downsizing over 60s given that most young people are unable to get a mortgage.

It is also worth noting that many over 60's may have elderly parents or children who for one reason or another are still living at the over 60s homes.

Given that there are plenty of vacant homes that could be repaired, maybe the government could give local authorities or housing trusts the powers and the funds to buy said properties at auction, do them up and rent them out or sell them on at low cost.

If the government are that concerned about the difficulty in obtaining homes maybe they should take the homes of career criminals and put them up in prison as they deserve.

Why should law-abiding people who have worked all their lives and paid their taxes be forced out of their homes simply because they are over 60? Are all the MPs who are over 60 going to sell their mansions to live in a 2 up 2 down or a retirement home? I don't think so.

Time to consign this idea where it belongs.In the rubbish bin.

20-10-2011, 16:56	#50
ntluser cf.mega poster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Manchester Age: 78 Services: Virgin Media XL Telephone,TV with Tivo box & Superhub3 upto 150Mb Broadband, Sky World, & Freeview+ Posts: 1,901	Re: Over 60s Should Be Encouraged To Downsize I just wonder who is going to buy the homes of these downsizing over 60s given that most young people are unable to get a mortgage. It is also worth noting that many over 60's may have elderly parents or children who for one reason or another are still living at the over 60s homes. Given that there are plenty of vacant homes that could be repaired, maybe the government could give local authorities or housing trusts the powers and the funds to buy said properties at auction, do them up and rent them out or sell them on at low cost. If the government are that concerned about the difficulty in obtaining homes maybe they should take the homes of career criminals and put them up in prison as they deserve. Why should law-abiding people who have worked all their lives and paid their taxes be forced out of their homes simply because they are over 60? Are all the MPs who are over 60 going to sell their mansions to live in a 2 up 2 down or a retirement home? I don't think so. Time to consign this idea where it belongs.In the rubbish bin.