When I graduated in 2002 a decent salary on a much sought after graduate scheme was about £20k. A 2 bed flat would cost around £90k in zone 4/5
Within 12 / 18 months of starting the scheme, anyone who wanted to buy a house / flat was able to purchase one.
I looked at comparables now: average graduate salaries are £30k - plus crushing debt - and the flats that cost £90k now sell for £400k.
I get really annoyed when people say, “well, i moved out at 21.” It’s not the same.