14　get on the property ladder

用法解析

property的意思是“房地产”，比如：Property prices have shot up recently．最近房地产价格暴涨。get on the property ladder的意思相当于我们说的“买房上车”。

实用语境

What are some of the challenges young people face when trying to buy their first home?

年轻人在购买首套房时会遇到哪些挑战？

I think one of the biggest challenges young people face is the high cost of housing. In many cities, property prices have risen significantly in recent years, making it difficult for young people to get on the property ladder. This often means that it’ll take a long time for them to save for a down payment, or they may need to borrow money from family or friends. Additionally, the process of getting a mortgage can be complicated and time-consuming, which can be discouraging for first-time buyers.

我认为年轻人面临的最大挑战之一就是高昂的房价。近年来，许多城市的房价大幅上涨，这使得年轻人很难买房上车（get on the property ladder）。这往往意味着他们需要很长时间才能攒够首付，或者他们可能需要向家人或朋友借钱。此外，申请抵押贷款的过程可能既复杂又耗时，这可能会让首次购房者望而却步。