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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Albert Toth

Meet the friends and siblings buddying up to beat sky-high house prices

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Housing costs have spiralled for everyone in the UK over the last few years. Whether you own a home or rent, bills have gone up, with mortgages and rental prices both reaching record highs. For many young people, the promise of home ownership has become an unattainable dream, as house prices approach nine times the average annual salary.

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