‘Generation rent’ - Unable to afford a home? It could hinder your transition to adulthood
The term ‘Generation Rent’ denotes young people who are increasingly living in the private rented sector for longer periods of their lives because they are unable to access homeownership or social housing. Drawing on data from two studies, a new research paper published in the Journal of Youth Studies finds that those living in expensive and/or rural areas may find it particularly difficult to settle down, and that a lack of a stable home environment is inhibiting their transition to adulthood. A group of researchers