@Dave Jones Thanks for posting comments on here you seem to be one of the few deputies willing to use electronic methods of interacting with islanders. I think you are right to say that estate agents windows are crammed full of houses for sale, but in my view that is generally because they are overvalued due to expectations of homeowners/estate agents. That may be okay in times of easy credit but for a household to buy an "average house" at 5 times multiple would require earnings of £90k per year plus having been able to save for the ludicrous advocates fees and the all important deposit. Empty properties or land that has planning permission but is not being developed should result in a financial penalty for the owner. There are a significant number of empty properties on the island and owners should be encouraged to return these to use sooner rather than later. I believe the SoG should get involved where the private sector can't or won't build additional private housing/apartments required. Or perhaps SoG are waiting for Finance to shrink and the problem will partly go away? *Disclaimer - My family and I are in private rented accomodation as we are not in a position at present to fund the deposit/advocates fees required to buy a property.
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