'Do what needs to be done to get on property ladder': Would you buy a house with a friend?

Finding somewhere to live can be a stressful exercise, with rent prices rising and mortgage rates rocketing over recent weeks and months.

It can cause uncertainty and difficulty when looking for a place to call home, and over the weekend we looked at two friends who navigated the situation by buying a flat together.

It's something that has already prompted plenty of responses, so we want to know how much merit you think there is in buying a home with a friend?

Let us know what you think in the comments section.

Many people reacted positively, with one person saying: "Well done and congratulations. So pleased for you both and a great way to own your own home, good luck and all the best."

Another added: "Probably the only way with inflated prices for first time buyers, money invested and cheaper than renting!"

One reader had a slightly more mixed reaction, commenting: "Best thing I did was get onto the property market young so well done to these lads but what happens when one of them wants to settle down - could become complicated and truly test the relationship."

And another person responding went against the idea of buying completely, saying: "Don’t get this obsession with owning houses. You never really own it. It’s like renting off the bank but they don’t come out and do repair."

Would you be happy buying a home with a friend? Share your thoughts in our comments section.

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