• Aux@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    If it was illegal then these squatters would be in jail by now.

    Billionaires are hiding money in London for centuries.

    High rents are caused by Tories decimating the private rental market in the last couple of years. House prices are high because the same Tories don’t allow developers to build as many houses as necessary. Foreign house ownership is very low in London and UK in general.

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      7 months ago

      It’s illegal means if the authorities found you squatting they will remove you from the premises.

      They may not have to pay a fine unless they destroy the property.

      It’s a civil offence not a criminal offence.

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        7 months ago

        The article states that it’s only illegal for residential properties. And civil offence in the UK is a fucking joke. Slap on a wrist would be more effective. It should be a criminal offence.