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Originally posted by jamesbrown View PostIt isn't only London though. The property market is overheating in a bunch of global cities. Just another side effect of QE, i.e. asset bubbles. The end of QE will likely be the trigger, but will it end?Comment
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It seems some in the BOE don't think rising house prices are a bad thing
'Rising house prices not such a bad thing' says Bank of England's Martin Taylor | Mail OnlineComment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostLet's say a key driver is foreign money (Arab, Russian, HK, Chines, Singaporean, Greek, Italian etc. etc.) money seeking a safe haven investment in London property. What might happen when the conditions that drive the flight to a safe haven change?"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Originally posted by sirja View PostIt seems some in the BOE don't think rising house prices are a bad thing
'Rising house prices not such a bad thing' says Bank of England's Martin Taylor | Mail Online
He seems to be saying more that it's to be expected if supply doesn't increase and that it shouldn't be his job to police house prices.Comment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostLet's say a key driver is foreign money (Arab, Russian, HK, Chines, Singaporean, Greek, Italian etc. etc.) money seeking a safe haven investment in London property. What might happen when the conditions that drive the flight to a safe haven change?Comment
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Originally posted by sirja View PostIt seems some in the BOE don't think rising house prices are a bad thing
'Rising house prices not such a bad thing' says Bank of England's Martin Taylor | Mail OnlineComment
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Originally posted by Ticktock View PostI fail to spot him saying it's "not a bad thing" in that article, other than the headline.
He seems to be saying more that it's to be expected if supply doesn't increase and that it shouldn't be his job to police house prices.Comment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostLet's say a key driver is foreigners (Arab, Russian, HK, Chines, Singaporean, Greek, Italian etc. etc.) seeking a safe haven in London .merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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Originally posted by sirja View PostWell he's def saying something different from the Governor who says the BOE will be keen to avoid a housing bubble. At the very least it indicates some difference of opinions re House Prices in the MPC, which could have a significant impact on rates one way or other.Comment
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