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Lack Housing Options in London for someone earning £42.000

AdamDingby · 2024-04-17 10:45:15

A year ago, I completely changed career and went for a job that paid a lot more than I have ever been paid previously. I thought it would be a decent enough wage to finally pursue my dream of living by myself. I'm earning £42,500 in London and I have come to a realisation that I may have to continue to live in my parents…

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jimbog Posts: 2,126 Forumite

30 April at 1:58PM
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ReadySteadyPop said:

RelievedSheff said:

I guess your other option is to transfer your job move to an area where housing is more affordable.

Or wait for higher interest rates to do their work, something definitely kicking off in the markets today.

Higher mortgage interest rates would make repayments more expensive

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