We are truly living in the Ianucciverse. (View Post)

High quality social rent is more common in Central Europe too. And they didn’t sell theirs off. Having a big pool of social tenancies damps the wilder swings of the rental markets. In the UK the only… (View Post)

That’s precisely why I bought my house rather than some silly little there bedroom. Two decent bedrooms over a very large kitchen and lounge with the stairs in the lounge. Built back when good design… (View Post)

My colleagues are looking at me strangely after that snorty chortle so thanks for that 😅 (View Post)

I get around that by getting a standard order on a Sunday and going to the farmer’s market on a Saturday for the special stuff. Going to supermarkets always meant I spent an hour in a place I hated a… (View Post)