It is tricky to buy a home on less money if you don't already have a large deposit - especially if you have a couple of kids, two cars, school expenses, healthcare, insurance, Utilities bills.... and so on.
I would not like to be supporting a family and trying to raise a deposit for a home - even at the low end of the market on an average wage.
And in the case of a professional footballer - good luck convincing a bank you are low risk when it comes to servicing a 30 year mortgage.






