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Originally Posted by Livia
I don't agree with violent protest but I do see their point. The working class have been, and are still being, priced out of London. Country people moan that their children can't afford to buy a house in their village because of house prices... try being a first time buyer in London; in part of east London a Victoria two-up, two-down will cost you about half a million. People's whole identity, heritage, culture has been uprooted and discarded in the last few decades so I can see why people are angry.
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I agree, London is way too expensive.
To get a family house (2 reception rooms, 3 double bedrooms, a workable size kitchen and a decent garden) in a nice area you have to have minimal 650k.
In Winchmore Hill were I live all the typical semi detached houses are in the region of 700-800k.
Ridiculous, will the next generation ever be able to afford a house?
I guess the best option is to try and save and live at home and help parents pay the bills etc.
On a nicer note I really want to go here, it's only 20 mins away.