What are the top 10 sacrifices prospective homeowners make to save a deposit?

Despite the relative success of Help to Buy, the prospect of owning a home remains a distant dream for today's 18-34 year olds. The biggest stumbling block is the need to raise a significant deposit to finance the purchase of a home, and a recent survey has highlighted some of the most common steps taken by prospective homebuyers to save the thousands of pounds required to get on to the ladder. Here's the top ten most common sacrifices...

Cutting down on socialising and seeing friends
 

Going without holidays
 

Avoiding eating out
 

Taking on another job or extra shifts at work
 

Cutting down on essentials
 

Giving up expensive hobbies
 

Walking instead of taking the car or public transport
 

Moving back in with parents
 

Selling possessions
 

Putting a wedding on hold