Reply to: Exclusive Sandbanks hit by repossessions

[BrilloPad]

I predict the return of the mining towns. They didn't close because they ran out of coal. Got to be economically viable to reopen them soon if not already.

There's at least one tin mine in Cornwall re-opened recently.

Or near nuclear power stations?

[PAH]

I predict the return of the mining towns. They didn't close because they ran out of coal. Got to be economically viable to reopen them soon if not already.

There's at least one tin mine in Cornwall re-opened recently.

[BrilloPad]

I wouldn't sink that low

I would!

I predict the next boomtown is South-East London. Close to the countryside - great links to the city/westend.

[Diver]

Got a home there you are trying to sell?

I wouldn't sink that low

[BrilloPad]

Blackpool

Got a home there you are trying to sell?

[Diver]

Good point!

I wonder where is down-at-heel now that will be trendy in 30 years.

Birmingham? Swindon?

Blackpool

[BrilloPad]

And to think, in the 1970's, Sandbanks used to be where people lived if they couldnt afford Bournemouth!

Good point!

I wonder where is down-at-heel now that will be trendy in 30 years.

Birmingham? Swindon?

[HairyArsedBloke]

None of the houses have their own beach, all the beaches are puplic.

As is the case almost everywhere in the world. Up to the high water mark anyway.

[SantaClaus]

And to think, in the 1970's, Sandbanks used to be where people lived if they couldnt afford Bournemouth!

[Paddy]

Unless you've got one of the big houses with it's own beach, I can't really see the appeal. Lots of those 1200 properties are flats (sorry, Luxury Apartments) which really doesn't appeal.

None of the houses have their own beach, all the beaches are puplic. Sandbanks is for chaves made good. The area is only nice in the summer but then it gets too crowded. Anyone who comes from sandbanks will have loads of bling and a dodgy past.

[Moscow Mule]

Unless you've got one of the big houses with it's own beach, I can't really see the appeal. Lots of those 1200 properties are flats (sorry, Luxury Apartments) which really doesn't appeal.

[PAH]

carists

Maybe motorists includes bikes and other forms of motorised vehicles the rozzers like pulling, not just cars.

[shoes]

I'm sure the rozzers are too busy chasing motorists to be chasing boatists.

carists

[Diver]

Plan B PAH?

[PAH]

Looking at the aerial shot, I find it hard to believe they've crammed 1200 properties on there. You'll get more space in an innercity tower block.

Looks like a burglars paradise to me. Block off the road to the mainland so the rozzers can't get on, and use a boat as a getaway. I'm sure the rozzers are too busy chasing motorists to be chasing boatists.

Maybe Guy Ritchie is planning it for his next movie. Does Madonna have a place on there?