just as it always has been

...buying our houses in the 1980s, a quick history lesson:I was sitting on a National Express coach visiting a relative at the other end of the country, when it came over the radio that interest rates had been raised, and that Norman Lamont would keep raising them forever if necessary.This would have ruined me, and many others who were hanging on by a thread. I remember feeling physically sick that my homeowning dream was over. My neighbours sold at a huge loss, and houses that today sell for over £100,000 in Chatham were being put in auctions with guide prices of £20,000 to £30,000; dozens of them. I just clung on, despite interest rates that meant nearly my whole salary was going on mortgage payments.Yes, it is hard to buy a house today,, but interest rates are low, incomes are higher on average, and multiples are high. If you want to buy a property, start saving a deposit. Think of commuting, from a rougher area if necessary. Buy a flat for a few years instead of your dream house. Take a part time job, or lodgers. Get more qualifications and consider other career options.If you can't do this, then I am sorry, but home ownership is probably not for you.