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Only due to interest rates being so low. Getting a deposit is almost impossible. You need rich parents. It fuels inequality and stops social mobility.Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostThat's true but affordability hasn't changed much over the years.

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The average house price is 233,000 and an average deposit is around 5-10% i.e. between 12- and 23,000.Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostOnly due to interest rates being so low. Getting a deposit is almost impossible. You need rich parents. It fuels inequality and stops social mobility.I'm alright JackComment
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if a young couple can save £200 each per month, they can save the deposit in 3 to 4 years without a penny from bank of mum and dad.Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostThe average house price is 233,000 and an average deposit is around 5-10% i.e. between 12- and 23,000.
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I don't think anyone is disputing that's it's easy enough to get on the housing ladder in a low-priced tulip-hole like Swindon. You managed it after all.Originally posted by DimPrawn View Postif a young couple can save £200 each per month, they can save the deposit in 3 to 4 years without a penny from bank of mum and dad.
Easily done with a few sacrifices....
Hard Brexit now!
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True. But the house ended up being owned by his ex and he now rents....Originally posted by sasguru View PostI don't think anyone is disputing that's it's easy enough to get on the housing ladder in a low-priced tulip-hole like Swindon. You managed it after all.
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostTrue. But the house ended up being owned by his ex and he now rents....
...in Castle Cary.…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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I'm selling up if you are interested in some gentrification duties...Originally posted by sasguru View PostI don't think anyone is disputing that's it's easy enough to get on the housing ladder in a low-priced tulip-hole like Swindon. You managed it after all.
Kingsdown Park, Swindon SN25, 2 bedroom mobile/park home for sale - 52936313 | PrimeLocationComment
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Winners vs Losers....Originally posted by Eirikur View PostJust rename the forum gammons vs normal peopleComment
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