Rifat Hysa, 52, from Twickenham, initially ignored the winning email thinking it was a scam, but later confirmed he and his family will attend the World Cup final in New Jersey.
Since late May, fewer than half of homes listed for auction each week have sold, with 40% sold before auction. First home buyer applications fell 20% in June, and investor lending dropped after budget changes.
Seb Reader, 28, saved £30,000 to attend the World Cup in the US by moving back in with his mother and sister, reducing his monthly expenses to £350.
Newham has been rated the best London borough for first-time buyers, with average house prices of £379,000 and commute times as short as 9 minutes to major hubs.
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