But they aren’t building these for ordinary families. They’re investment vehicles for overseas buyers, touted in Hong Kong way before they go on the market here. Yet they can’t sell them because the uk is not such an attractive offer now, Ealing even less so.55 and 45 storeys on a roundabout by the A40 in Acton. Nice. Not even a published evacuation plan for residents in the event of fire. Developers and the council sitting on their hands on that one. And nothing in the way of local amenities. Would most people choose to live there?And the real mischief is these buildings have a limited lifespan, 50-60 years, which is ridiculous when you talk about insulation and heating. Properly built houses will last decades longer. And there’s nothing stopping them being built to the new specifications.And as for driveways? Well, people will still want cars and, increasingly, electric ones, Difficult to charge on the street but much easier if you have a drive.But then we know who doesn’t want any cars, even electric ones!
Simon Hayes ● 1449d