Kirsty Allsopp’s property tips for young people sparks Twitter debate

The Location, Location, Location presenter suggested a house was within reach of young people if they saved money and cut out expenditures such as Netflix and gym memberships.

Allsopp, 50, bought her property with family help at the age of 21, when the average price of a house was approximately £51,00 and said it “enrages” her when people claim they can’t afford to buy a home.

She told The Sunday Times: “When I bought my firsafft property, going abroad, the easyJet, coffee, gym, Netflix lifestyle didn’t exist.

“I used to walk to work with a sandwich. And on payday I’d go for a pizza, and to a movie, and buy lipstick. Interest rates were 15 per cent, I was earning £11,500 a year.”

She added: “I do think you have to ask yourself what your degree is giving you. Could you get a job at 18, stay at home with your parents for three years, and save every single penny, enough for a deposit?”

Allsopp acknowledge it required “enormous sacrifices” but said it “enraged” her when people claimed they simply could not afford to buy.

Her comments sparked outrage among some people on Twitter at a time when the cost of living is surging across the country.

One person added: “In next week’s Sunday Times, Kirsty Allsopp explains how people can heat the homes they haven’t been able to afford by burning their own left leg in the hearth.”

Steve Wright said: “Millenials feeling OK this Monday morning?  Well here comes Kirsty ‘Just don’t be poor’ Allsopp with a hot take to bring you down a peg.”

However others took to social media to say they agreed with Allsopp’s comments.

One woman said: “She isn’t wrong. I know people who at 21/22 bought out of London, and travelled in then benefited from house prices increasing – think long term, not ease of access and comfort.”