Help me out please

Hi,

Im almost 18 and am planning on getting a house with my boyfriend he thinks its a better idea to get a council house as this will work out cheaper and im not sure i dont no how morgages etc work can any1 give me tips on what 2 do getting a 1st house please? x

Mortgage crisis

Do either of you work? Even if you do, if you're both young, you might find it hard to get a mortgage because of the current economic situation