Article: West's house price scandal A rumpus blew up this week over soaring stamp duty bills while experts warned that the gap will widen between house prices and the size of mortgage that people on average earnings can afford. Debbie Rundle says that for West Country youngsters, the future has already arrived

A rumpus blew up this week over soaring stamp duty bills while experts warned that the gap will widen between house prices and the size of mortgage that people on average earnings can afford. Debbie Rundle says that for West Country youngsters, the future has already arrived

Pity the teenagers who have just been ploughing through their A- levels to face a lifetime mired in debt.

They are likely to live with the noose of borrowing tied tightly around the neck, strangling any hopes of enjoying the fruits of their labours.

They will not only be faced with university debts - if they choose higher education - spiralling towards a cool pounds20,000 at the end of three years.They will also, ...

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