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Maybe, but it does seem you're following the old argument that taxing people (at whatever level) is a disincentive to aspiration. It is only a tax on profit after all! Couldn't agree more with paragraph 2 though, there is a such resistance to it by many as it would prick the bubble of housing....

Would it heck, how do you reach the conclusion that one wouldn't be able to move? Taxed on profit means exactly that, profit - It make take some of the madness out of the market, which would be a great thing. Who, precisely, am I envious of?

Agreed, it would be complex but not insurmountable.

In general in the south east, as you know, value of housing far outstrips inflation+maintenance. In any case, house prices have exceeded inflation, wages have not. Back on point, primary house sales should be subject to taxation, just like secondary 'homes' are.

It is and you have done - Housing costs in your area have outstripped inflation by 50% over 11 years, whichever way you look at, that's staggering. If you're a 'have not' than owning your own home has become significantly more expensive, if you're a 'have' and see your home as a financial asset...

Quite, and you can tell those who did a mile off - We have a housing crisis but hey, if I make a few quid on a house, I'm all right Jack....

Absolutely not - A house bought for £300k in 2007, sold for, let's say £300k profit 10 years later, in no way, shape or form was the balance between those numbers was worked for or earned, it simply wasn't. It's bonkers. The very fact that we use the word 'property' to almost exclusively...

Quite possibly - The 'Jeremy Kyle Lot' are positioned beautifully to justify people not wanting to share what they've worked for*. Gives people the validation that while they are caring and sharing, why should they share it with the ne'er do well skivers who are going to spend it all on booze...

There a few things that make me cringe more than a tory telling me what they do 'for charity', giving a few cans of beans to a food bank in order that you conscience is nice and clear, buying the big issue out of social embarrassment, doing a 5k to show off your caring and sharing credentials...