The basic problem is that the cost of creating properties has skyrocketed. We have hit an affordability ceiling in a number of areas. Which has shut down further construction. Government can build, b… (View Post)

And we have a very low number of vacant properties. (View Post)

The number of empty properties in the UK is far lower than the 8-9% that is generally believed to be part of a functioning property market. The U.K. number is 2-3% (View Post)

What was the Confederacy attacking Fort Sumter a good idea? Why was Paraguay going to war with the rest of South America, in 1870 a good idea? Why was attacking the Falkland in 1982 a good idea? Why … (View Post)

The Ukrainians are still fielding tanks and APCs In addition, many of the next generation of tanks and APCs have point defences - they might well be more survivable on a drone filled battlefield than… (View Post)