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I bought a £358k two-bed house with my friend – here’s why it was a great decision, and the pitfalls to avoid
LAUREN Dore was starting to think she would never own a property - but she managed to get a foot on the ladder by pairing up with a pal. The 33-year-old "couldn't see a way" she would be able to afford the deposit required to set down roots …