I know people talk the talk about our history having a sub-conscious effect - to what extent is that true?
This question goes to Number 3.
HM83 - I get your points, but the only perspective I can look at it from is mine. I live in a quite spacious 3-bed house with a private garden in quite central London. For 2 of us to buy something, it would be a tiny, pokey flat in a dodgy area.
To put myself under financial pressure to raise the deposit for that really isn't worth it, imo.
I like the idea of having my own place (if only so I could decorate as I see fit!), but I don't understand people who jump through rings of fire to get it.