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You are probably right that under 30s haven't been homeowners in large numbers. I think the difference is the percentage of under 30s expecting to become homeowners in their 30s has dropped. This point all came from the OP suggesting under 30s were in for a shock because of upcoming increases...

Probably a higher percentage than you think. There are a lot of people with money. Take a hypothetical couple in their 60s would had reasonably good jobs, mortgage paid off and then inherited money from their homeowning parents. They could easily have £30k+, and it's not too uncommon a scenario.

He's not a mod. He's a mooderator. The OP thinks the under 30s have had it easy but seems oblivious to ridiculous house prices keeping them off the property ladder. As an example my parents born in 1947 bought their house about 45 years ago for £12,000 while earning £3,000 each. That house is...