Good post Barry. But Maggie bought in 1985 and sold in 1987, when she had about another 3 years in office still to go. And she bought in a gated community as an investment, greatly enriching herself courtesy of Barratt Homes, who were rewarded in turn. Apart from that, it's hard to disagree with your analysis of what happens to an area once it starts to gentirfy. EDIT - I suppose you'd be hard put to make the childless bit stick as well, relating to ED.