House prices rise because an area is prospering. Those with no investment in the area are forced to move to an area they can afford. Such is life for all of us.
And what about the people who can't afford to move in the first place?
zyxley, you took the words right out of my mouth ..
Relative poverty is just not considered important enough in this world by some to do something about .. but then when that very person who could have been helped earlier on isn't, the media cry a river over their worsened condition and misfortune.