Well I would have loved to have bought, but the only thing I could really afford on my own would have been a 1 bed flat in a run down area. The only other I could have done is bought with a friend but I really didnt want to share. So instead I rent a two bed house, the rent is alot chaper than a mortgage so I can still save. It works for me, I really dont know how single peoiple can afford to buy in this country it is a nightmare. I should have bought 5+ years ago when decent houses were going for peanuts.

Kev in your position, unless you are going to buy with someone else I dont see that you have much option but to rent...