I am a landlord. It makes me really angry that our system allows tenants to be ripped off and treated like that. It's not that hard to provide a decent house at a decent rent, despite all that whining from the property investor association people. Yes I am lucky that I can afford a rental property, and no, I don't have to rip my tenants off to make it work financially. Anyone who says that they have to charge that much to make ends meet is lying or they should just not buy a rental if they can't afford it at a decent rent.
I see she's now turned off commenting on her Instagram page - perhaps too many folk bringing the truth of asking her to check her fucking privilege after the article...?
Great piece Emily. I’ve thought the phrase “just because you can doesn’t mean you should “ has been so relevant for a while . (Have though about getting stickers made with that phrase). All part of the increasing self entitled attitude many have - kind of goes hand in hand with how people try to dodge taxes, have family trusts to dodge many things and/or make them eligible for some entitlements. Rich people will always test laws to their limit and find loopholes. Sad behaviour.
Keep up your great work - we need your work more than ever .
I think it's crazy that people who can't afford mortgages end up having to pay so much more in rent.
I work with families who live in poverty and most of them pay way more in rent than I pay for my mortgage. Unfortunately this doesn't guarantee them safe living conditions or control over their living situation.
Hi Emily, unconnected to this post but definitely related to the downtrodden of NZ, I am looking for a contact and think you may know of someone who could help me. Would you be able to PM me or email me so I can give you a quick summary for you to see if there is anyone in your circle who could help my daughter please? Thanks heaps, Karyn
I am a landlord. It makes me really angry that our system allows tenants to be ripped off and treated like that. It's not that hard to provide a decent house at a decent rent, despite all that whining from the property investor association people. Yes I am lucky that I can afford a rental property, and no, I don't have to rip my tenants off to make it work financially. Anyone who says that they have to charge that much to make ends meet is lying or they should just not buy a rental if they can't afford it at a decent rent.
I see she's now turned off commenting on her Instagram page - perhaps too many folk bringing the truth of asking her to check her fucking privilege after the article...?
Great piece Emily. I’ve thought the phrase “just because you can doesn’t mean you should “ has been so relevant for a while . (Have though about getting stickers made with that phrase). All part of the increasing self entitled attitude many have - kind of goes hand in hand with how people try to dodge taxes, have family trusts to dodge many things and/or make them eligible for some entitlements. Rich people will always test laws to their limit and find loopholes. Sad behaviour.
Keep up your great work - we need your work more than ever .
All the best
Fabulous and one of the best rants ever xx
God, so well said. Every time I try to talk this I just let out an incoherent scream of rage - thank you for your articulate post!
I think it's crazy that people who can't afford mortgages end up having to pay so much more in rent.
I work with families who live in poverty and most of them pay way more in rent than I pay for my mortgage. Unfortunately this doesn't guarantee them safe living conditions or control over their living situation.
Hi Emily, unconnected to this post but definitely related to the downtrodden of NZ, I am looking for a contact and think you may know of someone who could help me. Would you be able to PM me or email me so I can give you a quick summary for you to see if there is anyone in your circle who could help my daughter please? Thanks heaps, Karyn
Hi Karyn - just flick me an email emily@thespinoff.co.nz thanks.