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Cyberman replied

26 February 2009, 20:49
Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post

They have a jolly good service to Paddington. Which is not much good until crossrail is built. Is it due in 2018?

There is also a line from Reading to Waterloo, but I don't live in Reading so I don't know about the 2018 question. It sounds like a train-time to me.
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BrilloPad replied

26 February 2009, 20:42
Originally posted by Cyberman View Post

I agree. Reading is pretty scummy, and I would be concerned if I lived in such a hole.

They have a jolly good service to Paddington. Which is not much good until crossrail is built. Is it due in 2018?
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Cyberman replied

26 February 2009, 20:39
Originally posted by Bagpuss View Post

Reading is pretty scummy, I'm surprised you have the cheek to ask for 1500 pcm

I agree. Reading is pretty scummy, and I would be concerned if I lived in such a hole.
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JamieMoles replied

26 February 2009, 16:52
Originally posted by Bagpuss View Post

It's funny how car exotica has hardly changed in price yet as you imply basic housing has hit luxury prices.

Late 80s.. A Ferrari or a nice 3 bed house in the burbs
Today: a Ferrari or a Bedsit in Hackney?

Tomorrow: a Ferrari or a full terrace of houses in Sheffield....
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d000hg replied

26 February 2009, 15:39
Originally posted by Cyberman View Post

.... or a 4 bed detached home in Berkshire

But would I have a drawing room and 1/4-mile driveway, with gate to keep the public away?
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Bagpuss replied

26 February 2009, 14:45
Reading is pretty scummy, I'm surprised you have the cheek to ask for 1500 pcm
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Cyberman replied

26 February 2009, 14:43
Originally posted by d000hg View Post

What does £1500/month get you? Round here it would be something pretty special I imagine.
Like the east, or west wing of a stately home... including use of the grounds.

.... or a 4 bed detached home in Berkshire
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d000hg replied

26 February 2009, 14:20
Originally posted by Cyberman View Post

I will soon have no mortgage but a nice monthly income from the rent of approx. 1500 per month.

What does £1500/month get you? Round here it would be something pretty special I imagine.
Like the east, or west wing of a stately home... including use of the grounds.
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Cyberman replied

26 February 2009, 13:57
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

You might not know this, but you can transfer your pension to another EU country. If you do this, after 5 years you take the whole pot (100%) as a lump sum tax free.

You think he'll be paying tax?

You really are a chump.

I would imagine that he needs it right now... He'll be paying tax when he spends it and also when he dies in inheritance tax. You lefties are always jealous of others' successes. Get a grip !!
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DimPrawn replied

26 February 2009, 13:48
Originally posted by Cyberman View Post

He'll be paying shedloads of tax on that, especially after the next round of Labour tax rises.

You might not know this, but you can transfer your pension to another EU country. If you do this, after 5 years you take the whole pot (100%) as a lump sum tax free.

You think he'll be paying tax?

You really are a chump.
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Cyberman replied

26 February 2009, 13:47
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

It doesn't beat Sir Fred Goodfornothing's pension.

He'll be paying shedloads of tax on that, especially after the next round of Labour tax rises.
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DimPrawn replied

26 February 2009, 13:41
It doesn't beat Sir Fred Goodfornothing's pension.
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Cyberman replied

26 February 2009, 13:39
The price of property is only relevant if you are buying or selling. The only people selling at the moment are those that over-extended themselves or are being repossessed. Personally, I will soon have no mortgage but a nice monthly income from the rent of approx. 1500 per month. That is the real benefit of owning property. It beats a pension, and I recommend it to all of you !!
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sasguru replied

26 February 2009, 13:30
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

A couple of what?

gay knob ends. HTH.
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DimPrawn replied

26 February 2009, 13:29
Originally posted by Bagpuss View Post

That's good, I didn't even know you were a couple

A couple of what?
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