RetireJapan

Cheeseman wrote: ↑Mon Dec 02, 2019 11:35 am http://digimap.blogs.edina.ac.uk/files/ ... ltarea.jpg

I used to live in Derbyshire! Lots of green up there

DragonAsh wrote: ↑Sun Dec 01, 2019 3:18 pm
And in any rate, your quote isn't true, the Netherlands are significantly more densely populated than England.

Check before you say something isn't true. The official statistics are below. They help illustrate how ill-informed you are on this matter.

England has a population density of 424 per square KM.
The Netherlands has a population density of 417 per square KM.

Even if you include the UK as a whole. The population density is still significantly higher than most European nations.

DragonAsh wrote: ↑Sun Dec 01, 2019 3:18 pm residential rent in Tokyo is half the level in nearly any major city in the US or London, and rents have stayed stable for literally decades. London could relatively easily tackle the housing problem if they wanted. It's more a political problem then a real estate or land problem.

This again is not based on fact. 5 million plus new arrivals HAS put pressure on housing. Green space is being concreted over at an alarming rate.

Japan's cities have a denser population than England. But Japan is mostly made up of mountains and that space remains in a natural state. 95% of England's land could be build on but preserving green space is desirable if you want to keep a reasonable standard of life for people who live there.

Your other points illustrate your lack of common sense.

RetireJapan wrote: ↑Sun Dec 01, 2019 7:38 am In a fairly huge development, it seems the tax office is planning to eliminate depreciation expenses for overseas real estate. Link in tomorrow's Monday Read.

Yes, ironic that i posted on the topic on the same day that the government announced they would close the loophole. A good link (Japanese) here: https://comemo.nikkei.com/n/n82446b8d7e25

Still not clear how they will implement it and whether properties purchased prior to the change will be grandfathered but, either way, this will impact wealthy foreigners more than anyone else so once again, with the exit tax and the greater scrutiny on overseas assets and income, I feel the tide is turning against wealthy expats here.

Sybil wrote: ↑Mon Dec 02, 2019 6:49 am Your post is just rude and confrontational. I will let the moderator deal with it.

It's also accurate. Deal with it.

DragonAsh wrote: ↑Mon Dec 23, 2019 1:30 am It's also accurate. Deal with it.

The guy who based his 'arguments' on the Netherlands having a ‘significantly’ higher population than England is back!

You might want to keep a low profile after embarrassing yourself last time.

P.S. In case you forgot, England has a population density of 424 per square KM. The Netherlands has a population density of 417 per square KM.

Sybil wrote: ↑Mon Dec 23, 2019 4:26 am The guy who based his 'arguments' on the Netherlands having a ‘significantly’ higher population than England is back!

Possibly reading comprehension isn't your strong suit. I never said the Netherlands had a higher population, I said it was more densely populated. Rather different.

Also regarding your population density claims:

https://theconversation.com/think-your- ... rope-90345

It’s often said that England is the most densely populated large country in Europe – typically in discussions about the nation’s rising population, and the growing strain on public services. But it’s not true.

With 426 people per km², as of 2016, England is densely populated when compared to most other European countries. But it’s not as densely populated as the Netherlands, where there were 505 people per km², or a much poorer country such as Bangladesh, where there were 1,252 per km

The most recent data from The World Bank puts the Netherlands at 511 people per sq. km of land as of 2018, well over the 424 you give for England.

DragonAsh wrote: ↑Mon Dec 23, 2019 5:17 am

Sybil wrote: ↑Mon Dec 23, 2019 4:26 am The guy who based his 'arguments' on the Netherlands having a ‘significantly’ higher population than England is back!

Possibly reading comprehension isn't your strong suit. I never said the Netherlands had a higher population, I said it was more densely populated. Rather different.

Also regarding your population density claims:

https://theconversation.com/think-your- ... rope-90345

It’s often said that England is the most densely populated large country in Europe – typically in discussions about the nation’s rising population, and the growing strain on public services. But it’s not true.

With 426 people per km², as of 2016, England is densely populated when compared to most other European countries. But it’s not as densely populated as the Netherlands, where there were 505 people per km², or a much poorer country such as Bangladesh, where there were 1,252 per km

The most recent data from The World Bank puts the Netherlands at 511 people per sq. km of land as of 2018, well over the 424 you give for England.

What a bizarre pipsqueak you are!

I have deleted Sybil's account on this forum, as several of their posts (what they wrote and how they interacted with people) were causing me to feel stressed. I wasn't really sure how to deal with the situation but at the end of the day this website is my personal domain and I want it to remain a constructive, supportive place.

In a virtual world full of judgementalness (please don’t judge me for using a made up word!), knee jerk criticism and downright rudeness, I find this forum a relative haven of respect. Binning anyone who consistently jeopardises that will keep it that way.

RetireJapan wrote: ↑Mon Dec 23, 2019 6:29 am I have deleted Sybil's account on this forum, as several of their posts (what they wrote and how they interacted with people) were causing me to feel stressed. I wasn't really sure how to deal with the situation but at the end of the day this website is my personal domain and I want it to remain a constructive, supportive place.

Good call - I for one appreciate your efforts in ensuring this place remains civil.