Vulture Housing Banners Removed in Belfast
A number of banners have appeared across parts of West Belfast in recent days, an area with arguably the biggest demand for housing in the Six Counties and waiting lists that are years long.
Speaking as the banners were being removed, Lasair Dhearg spokesperson Aindriú Mac Ruaidhrí said, “These banners, put up by profiteers hoping to make a few quick thousands at your expense, offer to buy up housing fast. No doubt for as low as possible, in order to sell on for profit, or to rent out for extortionate amounts.”
“The banners are accompanied by a letter campaign covering Belfast and beyond, posted through letterboxes in the hope that they might fall into the hands of someone facing financial difficulties or hardship, so that their difficult situation might be more profitable for these vultures.”
“These profiteers prey on the vulnerable and downtrodden. Housing is a human right, not a commodity to be bought or sold for profit. In a Socialist Republic, all housing would be seized for the common good of all our people. If you live in it, you should own it.”
“These banners will be going where they belong – in the bin – if you see one near you, do your community a favour – take it down.”
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