[mcdeltat]

I think there may be something in this point. Lots of generational wealth in my area. Property investment is nearly a sport. The entry bar for which is lower if you already have wealthy parents providing you property (or equivalent buying power) for yourself, so the eye turns to property for investment. I know people in their early 20s, decently well off, already thinking property investment is the correct option for them. The rich get richer and the poor get poorer.