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95% of young people aged between 18 – 29 aspire to own their own home, but with information overload and confusing terminology, just how easy is it to make that first step onto the property ladder?

In this two-part series presenter reveals the results of a national housing survey, and together with Radio 1's and financial guru , they explore the typical housing problems facing young people today.

The team dig deep to reveal invaluable renting and buying solutions as well as following the real life progress of first time buyers in Leeds as they attempt to save for that all-important deposit and hopefully move into a home of their own.

Our househunters

First up are newly-engaged who are attempting to make sense of their finances in the hope of buying their marital home. With Richard on hand to help, the youngsters should be able to make some cut-throat savings decisions. But with a wedding to plan and an unexpected poorly puppy, will they stick to it?

Another couple who are sick of renting are , but unfortunately a long spell out of work for Craig and extra study fees for Sarah has left money tight for the duo. So as they begin to claw back their overdraft is a house deposit totally out of their grasp?

Lucky 24 year old has inherited a large chunk of money, and with help from the bank of mum and dad, she appears to be in good shape to buy a property and rent a room to her best friend, Lauren. However, buying a place to meet all your needs isn’t easy, especially when you have to please others along the way.

And finally, self-confessed computer geek is shrewd with saving, and has decided it’s time to get himself a bachelor pad in the heart of Leeds. He doesn’t want to pay over the odds for anything, especially his first home, but trying to find his dream flat for the right price, may take some time.

So will they all get on that magical property ladder? Only time will tell...