>Is it common in the UK to... It's not "common", but it's becoming increasingly necessary for some as prices rise far beyond what most people can afford, even

>Is it common in the UK to... It's not "common", but it's becoming increasingly necessary for some as prices rise far beyond what most people can afford, even on a high-interest mortgage. You're far more likely to see it in Central London than anywhere else in the UK, though. Do people want to do it? No. It's a situation forced on people by property owners and the housing market. "Financial responsibility" can't be everyone's first priority when talking about housing.