Can’t get on the property ladder? As the idea of owning a home becomes increasingly distant for young adults, the demand for 'graddy annexes' – attached to parents' homes – is increasing and is one of the many ways families are coping with Gen Yers’ inability to buy their own home.

House prices in the UK have never been higher, and while some choose to sulk, others are getting creative. Some young people are heading to houseboats, with the number of Brits living on boats rising 50% between 2011 and 2015. But is life on the water as tranquil as it sounds?

Gen Yers attempting to fly the nest are finding themselves spending more than half of their income on rent. Rising house prices and the recession have forced the 'boomerang generation' to either stay with their parents or cut their budgets for shopping and social experiences.

In 2013, property prices in the UK increased by over 11%. Living spaces may be getting more expensive (and smaller) but new schemes aim to make houses better connected and personally serviced too. How are people and brands reacting to the changing nature of our homes?