I live in a council house. And sorry to upset the masses who apparently pay for my keep, but I pay the same in taxes (percentage wise) as anyone else. I don't claim housing or council tax benefit. My wife and I both work, but there is no way we can get on the property ladder. Our place is one of the few remaining council owned properties on the estate, and because of that its a very nice place to live. If I'm ever in a position to buy this place I almost certainly will, as I want something of value to leave my kids, that will be my reason for buying it though, not to rent it out, which as far as I am concerned should be illegal.