Homelessness In London Solved...

[Sunk]

The homeless can save a £5,000 deposit and get a £100,000 mortgage, to buy a share of a cheap house.

Genius.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/tory-london-mayor-candidate-homeless-can-save-up-for-house-deposit/ar-BB1cJ3Pd

[Bobbisox1]

The poor souls are likely to be robbed of any savings ( or a card) and lets not forget a lot , not all , will use their benefits for drugs anyway

[Mamyalynne]

Oh dear, he hasn't thought that through has he?

[bobbinwales]

well a read about a homeless person who begged and got well over £100 a day but spent it on drugs so now advises not to give direct to beggars. But if we could pay by debit card into a Help to Buy ISA for them it may work. If there was a charity who would help make this work for the homeless I would give

[pixie374]

I'd love to be able to afford to set up a load of flats for homeless people. Bobbin, that sounds a bit judgemental....if you want to help someone, they need what they need. But easier rehab would be a great idea.

[jackthehat]

What a gonk.....

[bednobs]

eh? You realise that the "homeless" in the article relates to people in temporary housing, not people on the streets?

[Spicerack]

Could be a good investment. These tramps, do they congregate in any particular place or are they all over?

[lankeela]

Or maybe read what it actually says - "serve those whose incomes are too high to qualify for social housing but still cannot afford to buy in the city.”"

[pixie374]

Social housing doesn't depend on income, though. Only savings.

[Theland]

Thinking outside the box?
Pushing the envelope?
Picking the low hanging fruit?
God loves a tryer -)

[Spicerack]

Doubt London will be voting for a Tory Mayor any time soon.

[emmie]

sadiq khan has a lock on the next election. Bailey has no chance whatsoever.

[emmie]

strange musings from Bailey

Asked how these families would produce a £5,000 deposit and secure a mortgage, he said: “I don’t think the £5,000 will [be a problem]. The mortgage application thing might be a bit tougher … They could save for it, yeah.”

[-SharonA-]

What a joke. Remind me not to vote for him.

[emmie]

i won't vote for him or Khan, looks like i won't bother this year.

[pastafreak]

What planet is he on?

[Sunk]

There is a good chance the Mayoral election will be delayed for another year due to covid.
Which gives them a chance to replace him with someone who knows his *** from his elblow.