Some new flats are going on sale soon near (ish) where we live that are eligible for the help to buy scheme. They start at £350,000 for a one bedroom. Even with help to buy that's £18,000 for the deposit and then about ten grand for stamp duty (I think I've got that right?)
I'm in my early 30s and would like children so it seems silly to get a one bed when a two bed would be more suitable long term. But maybe I'm being spoilt thinking we need two bedrooms.
Either way, £30,000 is still not going to happen. Even if we can scrimp and save for years, we couldn't save if we had children (I've looked and nursery fees here are £1200+ per month)
All my friends are on the ladder but not one has done it alone. They've all been given or have inherited money. Even those who think they've done it alone have in reality lived rent and bill free for years saving them thousands per year. Never been an option for us.
My parents think we're wrong for renting but don't understand how difficult it is (my parents bought a four bed detached home in a lovely area in their 20s and did it entirely alone).
AIBU to never own a home and to feel a bit sad about it?
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rosesareredvioletsarepurple · 18/02/2014 19:51
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