My partner and I earn over £100k per year. We still can’t afford to buy in London
- Posted on July 17, 2025
- By The Independent
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My partner and I earn over £100k per year. We still can’t afford to buy in London

You can check all the boxes that mean progress but when you’re up against average deposits of £144,000 for first-time buyers, social mobility no longer equals stability. Will Rachel Reeves’ mortgage reforms be a magic key to the door? Unlikely, says Zoë Beaty