Some interesting comments on social media bubbles FPT. I'm aware that I'm in one with a number of friends who are deeply concerned and traumatised by what is happening in Gaza, and so I am exposed to… (View Post)

Sure, there'd be a complicated readjustment of the tax and benefit system. But that doesn't necessarily require an increased (effective) tax burden. It's a very old idea with the likes of Milton Frie… (View Post)

Much of the thinking on this is far too micro. You've got to think about the broader effects on the housing market. Listening to the radio and you have people just calling it a tax break for the weal… (View Post)

Prices are governed by demand and supply. Overall demand for housing won't increase - this is distinct from the demand for moving house. You might get a short term effect as everyone rushes to move w… (View Post)

I think there's a case that it will means prices fall because there will be an effective increase in supply. There are 26 million spare bedrooms in the UK - the change could mean we use our housing s… (View Post)