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> The 2011 Census tells us … around 64% of UK households owned their home That’s not the same as the number of voters, obviously, but I’m not sure it’s a safe
by petesergeant 2y ago
> The 2011 Census tells us … around 64% of UK households owned their home
That’s not the same as the number of voters, obviously, but I’m not sure it’s a safe assumption, even before it gets into the actual voting dynamics from FPTP… there’s also presumably a lot of renters with their eyes on Mom and Dad’s home as an inheritance.
- tarkin2 2y agoIf they inherit the house they would be out of the mortgage casino and lower housing prices won't affect them so much. Of course it won't be as valuable as an asset, but assuming they are primarily using it as a house rather then an asset then lower housing prices may not significantly affect their voting behaviour.
- petesergeant 2y ago> but assuming they are primarily using it as a house Unlikely unless they’re an only child