B Clam,. .. .Point taken. But if you're not already in the housing market or you are but not in the SE, then how far do you think £140000 (3.5 X a DEP's salary) is going to get you? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="frown.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="frown.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> . .. .Not a trick question! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" />