| Topic: Mears and the going rates for Landlords to acquire accommodations for "New Scots". |
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| 41. Author: Dandy Warhol Date: Sat 24th Oct 2026. 19:16 The One Who Knocks, Sat 24 Oct 18:18 Unlike you, i don`t use X, unlike you, i don`t follow Reform, like i said, no rent. I don`t wanna go down like disco. Reply |
| 42. Author: Dave_1885 Date: Sat 24th Oct 2026. 19:31 The mental thing is that theres landlords out there with that many properties they can sell them/rent them off to local councils then complain about being skint……. Reply |
| 43. Author: The One Who Knocks Date: Sat 24th Oct 2026. 19:32 If I was getting any rent I`d be wanting 5 x the going rate. Actually since it`s all made up numbers anyway let`s make it 10x. And although my eyes were open They just might as well be closed Reply |
| 44. Author: Dandy Warhol Date: Sat 24th Oct 2026. 19:42 TOWK, this is just sad now, the gnashing of teeth for a wee internet dopamine hit, sneering and attempting to belittle for a spoonful of "pleasing", you`re not a happy man and won`t be any time soon, you need a change of purpose and i hope you find one with more wholesome rewards. That`s my lovely wife home with the grandkids, so that`s me for the night. Try and have a nice night TOWK 👌 I don`t wanna go down like disco. Reply |
| 45. Author: The One Who Knocks Date: Sat 24th Oct 2026. 20:14 Doing quite alright DW and I`m glad, genuinely, that you are as well. Hate is no good for anyone, especially when you seem to have so much else on the positive side eof the ledger. And although my eyes were open They just might as well be closed Reply |
| 46. Author: hurricane_jimmy Date: Sat 24th Oct 2026. 20:31 Well, DW, we actually haven`t established whether you are presenting facts at all. In fact, the convenient omission would suggest the opposite. In a legal setting, the burden of proof lies with the claimant and you have not substantiated your claim with evidence. Why not present definitive proof of your 5x figure? Or share a copy of the letter that you or your SIL send to the MP to complain about this blatant waste of public money? Guessing the "strangers on a fitbaw forum" excuse will be wheeled out again.... Reply |
| 47. Author: Andrew283 Date: Sat 24th Oct 2026. 22:14 Dave_1885, Sat 24 Oct 19:31 Absolute parasites honestly Reply |
| 48. Author: jake89 Date: Sat 24th Oct 2026. 23:17 I`m not being funny, but how is it any different to the bastards who own flats in the scabby parts of Dunfermline and rent them for the maximum housing benefit price? It`s been like this since that idiot Thatcher started making councils sell the houses. It`s long been a joke that those in need are forced to accept being housed in grotty flats that the taxpayer is paying a small fortune for because there isn`t enough social housing. In this case it sounds like Dandy`s considerably richer than yow son in law has an amazing portfolio if Mears are offering 5x market rent. Of course, from a landlord perspective they need to factor in repairs afterwards as they`re letting to people without references. Reply |
| 49. Author: ipswichpar Date: Sun 25th Oct 2026. 06:20 I wouldn`t be a landlord as I don`t agree with the principle of having more than one house. I don`t think it`s good for society. I guess it is different if you are permanently fantasising about moving to rent in different countries, but some of those moves can take ages, although I have known folk who really want to do who have made it happen really quickly. I don`t know much amount that market, other than what`s in the news. But it was confusing that the industry press has been reporting that revenue per room was going down for longer, more guaranteed contracts (as you would expect under normal economic theory). Perhaps there is a landlord premium being paid for people being found dead in wheeliebins? So I thought I would get my mate Gemini to help. It sounds like it believes that the original statement is straight out of the Trump playbook... a smattering of truth with a massive pile of crap overlaid. It`s nice to see it when it isn`t hallucinating. Here`s part of its thinking....... (you may notice the entirely coincident dual appearance of the range of 3-5) ≈========== The "5× Normal Rent" Claim (Highly Unlikely): While government contractor programs (like Mears or Serco) do offer landlords guaranteed income, longer-term leases (typically 3–5 years), and repair coverage to secure housing stock, paying 5 times the market rent is financially implausible and not supported by official procurement data. Contractors operate under fixed government budget constraints. Paying 500% of market value on widespread residential contracts would lead to immediate procurement audits and massive financial losses for the provider. They generally offer market rate or slightly above market rate in exchange for multi-year stability and repair guarantees to entice landlords in a tight market. ========== The Summary Verdict was ============== Section of Post Believability Reason Mears housing contract existing High Mears is the official asylum accommodation provider in Scotland. 5x rent offer Extremely Low Unrealistic claim; government contractors offer guaranteed rent and repairs, but not 500% market value. Moving out of hotels High Reflects genuine UK government policy to end hotel reliance. Imminent draft & stockpiling food Unbelievable False/exaggerated claims typical of online fearmongering or outrage-bait. ============ Reply |
| 50. Author: Dandy Warhol Date: Sun 25th Oct 2026. 07:38 hurricane_jimmy, Sat 24 Oct 20:31 I feel sorry for you, really bitter, you can`t be happy either, are you ok? I don`t wanna go down like disco. Reply |
| 51. Author: Dandy Warhol Date: Sun 25th Oct 2026. 07:42 A lot of hatred towards success on here, the levels of self loathing make me genuinely worry for some of you. I mean, i was accused on here of having a high opinion of myself, should i not? Guys, reach out, don`t rot your time away being so bitter. I don`t wanna go down like disco. Reply |
| 52. Author: P Date: Sun 25th Oct 2026. 08:23 Dandy Warhol, Fri 23 Oct 12:34 Hate to tell you this but I have multiple properties in my portfolio which is why it smelled like 💩 but unlike you I look for & present wider & more credible support rather than shaking my fist at clouds. Fact is I don’t believe you, I think you took a headline and invented a relationship to give it credibility (the 5x is a bit too on the money for online BS) but as literally everyone can see you are talking absolute rubbish. You being a gullible idiot distracts from real & genuine issues and you are an excellent tool for the state. Reply |
| 53. Author: Indiapar1 Date: Sun 25th Oct 2026. 09:07 It may be that higher rental returns are being offered by renting on a room by room basis through other agents rather than a whole property approach. G Wardrope Reply |
| 54. Author: hurricane_jimmy Date: Sun 25th Oct 2026. 09:17 DW - Can`t answer so deflect and attack the poster. As suspected, you`re talking nonsense. Very curious to know what I'm supposed to be bitter about? 🤣🤣🤣 Funny thing is that I actually mostly agree with your migration stance and will openly say that Islam is dangerous and can GTF. In any case, it still doesn't change that you are indulging in conjecture by stating what would appear to be inflated figures. Most people will take away from this thread that you're bitter because you've been caught out. Happy to share my EASA Class I medical certificate to prove my good health btw! Post Edited (Sun 25 Oct 09:30) Reply |
| 55. Author: Dandy Warhol Date: Sun 25th Oct 2026. 10:10 "Invented a relationship" Brilliant🤣 I`m actually a Russian bot here to stoke up support for Putin. You lot are sadder than i anticipated, look at the nick of you. How about fascist, you`ve not branded me fascist yet? I don`t wanna go down like disco. Post Edited (Sun 25 Oct 10:27) Reply |
| 56. Author: Dandy Warhol Date: Sun 25th Oct 2026. 10:29 hurricane_jimmy, Sun 25 Oct 09:17 I didn`t attack you, i offered you my sympathy as you seemed quite cross, angry even, my mistake, apologies and congratulations on the good health, unlike you it would appear, i like to see people doing well👌👍 I don`t wanna go down like disco. Reply |
| 57. Author: hurricane_jimmy Date: Sun 25th Oct 2026. 10:50 Still not gonna back your claims with evidence though right? Reply |
| 58. Author: Dandy Warhol Date: Sun 25th Oct 2026. 11:05 hurricane_jimmy, Sun 25 Oct 10:50 The imaginary son in law gets back from Spain today, once i drop off the imaginary grandkids, i`ll go to an imaginary gym for a while, identify as someone fit (I know, very far right of me) then ask if i can post his personal correspondence. Until then, try and have a nice day👍 I don`t wanna go down like disco. Reply |
| 59. Author: The One Who Knocks Date: Sun 25th Oct 2026. 12:36 Deleted because this is just getting ridiculous now. Anyways I think this topic has run it`s course. Post Edited (Sun 25 Oct 12:44) Reply |
| 60. Author: hurricane_jimmy Date: Sun 25th Oct 2026. 13:11 Great, I look forward to it. Which MP`s social media should I keep an eye on for a response to your SIL`s letter of outrage? Reply |