Considering how crazy expensive accommodations have become the last couple of years, concentrated in the hands of greedy corporations, landlords and how little politicians seem to care about this problem, do you think we will ever experience a real estate market crash that would bring those exorbitant prices back to Earth?

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    Either you’re being a parody or you fit the stereotype. If the latter, what went so wrong in your life to make you care that much about money?

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      Nothing. I come from a long line of ambitious and innovative individuals, and it was my great-great-grandfather, Ezekiel Smartwood, who laid the foundation for my family’s prosperity. In the late 19th century, he was a brilliant inventor with an uncanny knack for identifying market needs. He started by creating a series of practical household gadgets that quickly gained popularity. Among his creations were an efficient self-winding clock and a cleverly designed clothes wringer that made laundry chores significantly easier.

      As I grew up I was immersed in an environment that celebrated innovation, integrity, and the power of entrepreneurship. I inherited my family’s passion for creating positive change in the world. Right now, I focus on technological advancements, leading a business that is currently revolutionising renewable energy solutions. All whilst studying law at university.

      Made it all on my own. You’re pretending like I am such an arse, when in reality the wealthy are simply more innovate and hard-working. So what is your problem with me having more estate? Just because you aren’t clever enough you now deserve a house? Start bringing value to society, instead of blaming your inadequacies on the upper-class.

      Again, victim mentality.

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        I have a chronic illness. I’ve spent vast amounts of time, energy and money managing that. But go on and look down on others. All the great philosophies in the world and you choose this. Your family has failed you horribly.

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        Ah yes, shall I remind you that not everyone is as fortunate as you are. And your arrogant and self entitled attitude doesn’t help the picture. I pity individuals like you, who think so highly of themselves.

        Maybe we, the apes who work from 9 to 5 should simply die so that there is no one to pay the rent for your shitty apartments or service them.

        Do you think you will be at the same place if you were born in a ghetto or to parents who would not be able to provide you with education. There are plenty of smarter kids out there who are way more capable than you will ever be but they would never achieve their true potential because of lack of education, opportunities, parental support, social circle, place, country, etc.

        But I guess self awareness is not your forte.

        And if you really wanted to make a positive impact you would make your housing affordable but we all know that would never happen.

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          And if you really wanted to make a positive impact you would make your housing affordable but we all know that would never happen.

          Let me explain it so that a plebeian, the likes of you, can understand. It’s an investment—the entire point being to commit capital for financial return. If I lower the price I won’t make any money out of it. Truly is that simple, yet I presume your cerebrum wasn’t able to process that one.

          Besides, three percent of my income goes to charities. What have you done? Mr Philanthropist