Many thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting the Friday Fictioneers photo challenge.
PHOTO PROMPT © Na’ama Yehuda
In the beginning, the new high rise blocks had been a godsend to those on low incomes.
Now many were trapped in a property they could no longer afford but were unable to sell after new legislation meant apartments higher than five storeys could not be bought on finance.
Who, other than the wealthy, had vast cash sums available, and why should they buy an apartment when they could afford property with land and a garden.
Enter new landlords charging the earth in rent.
Now, few were occupied, and one tower block was awaiting demolition.
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In the beginning, the new high rise blocks had been a godsend to those on low incomes.
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awesome take on the photo di! ❤
Thanks Carol Anne
Sadly, there’s a terrible and familiar logic to this
sadly indeed Neil
Too true
Sadly yes.
Sounds too real to be fiction – which slides this one into the horror genre!
The bit about properties in high risers over a certain floor being cash sales only isn’t fiction (or wasn’t twenty odd years ago).
Good take Di.
Thanks Sadje
You’re welcome
Life daft circle.
We’ve known instances like it.
Yes indeed 💜🤣
Such a glum reality. Nicely done.
Thanks Bill
Yep, packed in living is not for me.
Likewise, especially with pets! Thanks for commenting.
Very very sad. And there seems no way out.
It’s a sad situation.
GrenfellTower came to mind as soon as I started reading your piece. Like many things in life, they seemed a good idea at the time.
I think it happened a lot Keith. People were encouraged to buy their flats, then the rules changed and they were unable to sell them unless to a cash buyer.
A story that made me think. I have just returned from a dark damp forest, no shelter anywhere. I had been contemplating how people survived in such situations. High rise blocks often remind me of cold winter forests
Interesting thought Michael. When there are so many tower blocks in one area, you can indeed liken them to a forest. At least in the woods you have birdsong and natural beauty.
Such cruel legislation. A sad story.
It is indeed Margaret.
This is unfortunately not far from reality for too many. Well done, Di.
We are aware of it in some towns.
I don’t doubt that.
What a sad tale, but, unfortunately, it’s often the way these things go. Still sad. Nicely written!
Thanks Brenda.
This is one of life’s real horror stories. Well told.
Thanks Jilly.