Sorry if I derail the thread with my opinion, merely a rant, anyway.
One thing I never understood about Hassan was that house he bought. I seen enough people say "Being a socialist doesn't mean you have to live poor". True, but why buy a house from the same rich people you despise? Why not hire some independent architect that just graduated college and a team of workers instead to build it for you? ( I'm sure he could have got off a bit cheaper too, since those that sell properties always pump up the price so they can get a cheesy profit) That way, you could give people an opportunity and show that you care about individuals rather than just buying it from a landlord.