£350 pm to put up a Ukrainian refugee

[Notch7]

We have got a left-wing government and it is of no benefit at all

I am sorry but you are wrong.

this government:

1) this govt has very low taxes: for the rich
2) this govt has very wealthy donors which influence policy for competitive advantage
3) this govt is driven entirely by self interest: lobbying for personal gain
4) this govt is driven by privatisation, esp health services….for personal gain.


What part of the above is left wing?

. State spending last year was the highest it has ever been

Yes, most of it on private contracts for personal gain.

the furlough scheme was due to the pandemic - nothing to do with political ideology

every spare patch of green land in our villages, towns and cities is being built upon

5.9% of the UK is built on

most roads are at a standstill and those that aren't are plagued by speeding drivers

What has that got do with politics?

World population in 1930 was 2.5b now it’s 7.5b

if you believe in no state intervention then you must believe people should be free to move and live in different countries.

whilst foreigners arrive daily and disappear into the black economy

But you believe in capitalism.

capitalism loves immigration, it needs more and more young working age people to fuel the economy





I am sorry Andy but what you actually hate is right wing politics, you just don’t realise it.

 

[ellal]

I think @ellal has all the answers to this and many questions like this. They had already virtue signalled and made up their mind that they are getting a Ukrainian family come what may and poo poo'd any similar concerns I had on such 'trivial' matters.

Despite the fact that you can't resist an ignorant dig, you are so far from the truth that you have fallen off that flat edged world of yours yet again...

There are genuine concerns which people have, and here is our feedback so far...

We checked with the buildings/contents insurer, and they are happy to change a few relevant clauses on receipt of firm details.
No cost increase because as they said, why is a foreigner a greater risk? It's just a formality as to occupancy small print...

The mortgage on the property which would be used is a bit more tricky (with our lender at least), as they haven't worked anything out yet until the government gives some guarantees.
That may be because of the type of mortgage, the length of term etc...

But no doubt things will get ironed out

 

[JohnD]

I saw a skip with 50 orphan babies in it and was discussing with neighbours what should be done with them.

Most agreed that we should try to save their lives and find them a home, but one man said, likely one of them would grow up to be a criminal, so best to leave them.

 

[Mottie]

..........
The mortgage on the property which would be used is a bit more tricky (with our lender at least), as they haven't worked anything out yet until the government gives some guarantees.
That may be because of the type of mortgage, the length of term etc...

Is that the faintest whiff of an excuse I smell being laid?

Why not use some of this:

I've got approximately £950k in pension pots/investments/currencies, and still rising...

. To pay the mortgage off?

No cost increase because as they said, why is a foreigner a greater risk? It's just a formality as to occupancy small print...

It's not the fact they are a 'foreigner' that is the problem and you know it. The fact is that they are effectively lodgers. You better get an adult to read and explain this to you.

https://www.comparethemarket.com/home-insurance/content/lodger-insurance/

Don't forget to keep us informed.

 

[transam]

Do all these people have to be checked out first prior to being allowed to
Take in a refugee ??? There homes may not be suitable ? Or they could be fruit cakes

what happens if it all goes pear shaped ?

 

[Mottie]

Despite the fact that you can't resist an ignorant dig

 

[Justin Passing]

Heavens, it can't be allowed for Ukranian refugees to be taken in if you don't have mains powered, linked smoke alarms, can it?

 

[ellal]

Is that the faintest whiff of an excuse I smell being laid?

Not at all...

Just passing on some useful info

Why not use some of this:
To pay the mortgage off?

Well if you have a mortgage rate that costs less than the return on investments on money borrowed, then why not?

For a spiv you're a bit slow!

It's not the fact they are a 'foreigner' that is the problem and you know it. The fact is that they are effectively lodgers. You better get an adult to read and explain this to you.

Actually they are not 'lodgers', but since you obviously are a senile old git re-read (or rather get someone else to read it for you) my previous post about there are technicalities to sort out which I'm sure will be...

But hey that won't bother you as you'll do sod all...

Because mottie doesn't care

 

[transam]

Dunno getting paid to provide accomadation hmmm

certain standards need to be met ?

dare say the legal
Scheisters will have a field day down the line on various legal actions brought against house holders by various organisations that will be representing refugees

 

[transam]

Than of course those offering accomadation to vulnerable refugees may have to show a vaccination pass port

and rightly so imo
Let’s face it there are always some fruit cakes who are prepared to put others at risk ( refugees )

 

[charliegolf]

Do people who take a lodger(s) have landlord responsibilities? If not, then there is no problem. Those who think it's a bad idea won't rest until those who do, 'see the light' and agree with them.

 

[Mottie]

Do people who take a lodger(s) have landlord responsibilities? If not, then there is no problem. Those who think it's a bad idea won't rest until those who do, 'see the light' and agree with them.

AFAIK, there is a distinct difference. Lodgers are those that live in a room in your house that you live in. A landlord lets people rent a house or flat that they own but don't live in.

 

[Mottie]

Actually they are not 'lodgers',

What are they then?

Well if you have a mortgage rate that costs less than the return on investments on money borrowed, then why not?

So how much of your £950k of 'investments' are not actually owned outright?

 

[charliegolf]

AFAIK, there is a distinct difference. Lodgers are those that live in a room in your house that you live in. A landlord lets people rent a house or flat that they own but don't live in.

My point exactly Mottie.

 

[fillyboy]

We won't be taking any in, I know my wife would like to, there's just two of us in a comfortable 3 bed house but the 3rd bedroom is smallish, and full of 'stuff', the 2nd double bedroom is used maybe 6 times a year by visiting family and friends, and only 1 main bathroom so a long term stay could be uncomfortable for all concerned. We have donated and will continue to help in other ways.

I doff my cap to the ones that are putting people up (big salute to Charlie), they have my utmost respect.

I can see the potential whereby people in my/our position could offer a 1 or 2 week break for refugees accommodated elsewhere, we live by the sea in a popular tourist area so it would be a holiday of sorts for the refugees, an opportunity to see other parts of the country and to taste proper pasties, but more importantly a brief respite for the big hearted people who have committed to having these guests for a far longer period.

I was loathed to post on this thread because I suspected the sole purpose was virtue signalling and or political point scoring and I was proven correct, until I read Charlie's posts.