12-05-2025
We're siblings and bought a house together — here's how we did it
Brother and sister George and Jess Robbin get along very well. They are both laid-back and enjoy hanging out with their friends, yet value their independence.
It's just as well, because together they bought a £511,250 four-bedroom flat in Clapham, south London, in March.
'It was a bit of a no-brainer buying together if I'm honest,' said George, 23, a software developer. 'I was living at home with my parents for almost two years after I left university, and Jess's lease on her flat expired in January. Rent rates have also gone through the roof, so it made sense to get on the property ladder together.'
Both had saved up about £13,000 each — Jess used a cash Isa while George used a stocks and
