Ask the Money Doctor: John Lowe on family finance

To buy or not to buy?

Question: With all this talk of property price increases, especially in south Dublin, plus growing numbers of approved mortgages, we seem to be back in a cycle of desperation whereby the house must be purchased at all costs whether we can afford it or not. Is the madness starting all over again and what can you advise a young 30-something couple?

*David, Co Wicklow*

**Answer:** Yes, David we seem to be back in ...