The true cost of getting on housing ladder and why some Gen-Z may never own a home
- Posted on September 14, 2025
- By The Independent
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The true cost of getting on housing ladder and why some Gen-Z may never own a home

Research by the Independent shows first-time buyers are forking out 10 times more cash for home deposits than they were 30 years ago, while average rents eat up half the average income. Alicja Hagopian reports