02/02/2009 by Patrick.

What is the relationship (if any) between the equities market and the housing market? Certainly the stock market crash in the 30s led to mass unemployment (25% in USA) and ultimately lower house prices, and this appears to be happening now too. Did this depression lead directly or indirectly to the War 9 years later ? One can only guess!
And what of good old blighty ? Although enquiries appear to be up in recent weeks, this is not by all accounts translating into sales as the mortgage lenders criteria has become more stringent and tighter to reflect their concerns about the market.
I am still looking for a scenario where all of MY factors come together - Price / Location /Style and outlook.

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29/01/2009 by Patrick.

Just wondering about stocks and the current fluctuations in the economy. The stocks seem to be all green and in recovery one day and all red the next - It looks like market sentiment is a bit flaky right now. Traders are scared of what may or may not happen and the memory of the recent crisis is still fresh in their minds. In time and as it calms their confidence will grow and so the Market will gently rise - But what do I know !!!:)

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29/01/2009 by Patrick.

It looks like I am going to star in a BBC TV program about first time property buyers for a new documentary they are making. I am in discussion with them anyway - so that may be exciting.I am setting up a mortgage and that is proving a little more complex in the current climate - But I am hopeful !Pictures and Film / Video to follow.

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13/12/2008 by Patrick.

The Joel Sternfeld art collecting experience is over and my money has been refunded!Phillips de Pury in my opinion did not handle the ebay sale well - The episode is now closed.I may buy again from them - we will see

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16/10/2008 by Patrick.

Update to my Joel Sternfeld experience -I just want to post that he is a true gentleman and was very kind and generous to me.He even sent me an original print in return for helping him with his domain.Thanks Joel - Hope to see you soon !Stay Well !

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16/10/2008 by Patrick.

I thought I would be the proud owner of a set of 15 large format prints made by Joel Sternfeld. It did not in fact happen - but it ended very well with making his acquaintance and getting a piece of his work which I will treasure.

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16/06/2008 by Patrick.

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06/06/2008 by Patrick.

I am nearly done planning my Summer 2008 holiday and will keep a blog of my travels here.I will post all my information and hopefully upload to it whilst on my way to Italy. My thanks to Bob Eardley for inspiring me to create a travel blog - although he may not know it.

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