Owning your own home

It's their money, they can choose to lend it to whomever they see fit. Or not.

If I don't get something sorted this year then I'm going to have to consider leaving London. I know that sounds overly dramatic, but I think you need to feel as though you're working towards something. Getting up for work every morning knowing that half of that money is going to a landlord is wearing thin.

Strong words Sparkes. I can see where your coming from though. Would you be prepared for the commute to London everyday though for work? Other alternative would be to live near a train station?