A lack of affordable housing means that home-ownership is a pipe dream for many young adults. In the UK, Pocket is helping first-time buyers get a foothold in this hostile market, catering to the teachers, health workers and creatives that make a city. But do people really want to live in tiny homes?

As real estate prices skyrocket, Sydney neighbourhoods are becoming overwhelmingly marked by flat-based living. With detached homes out of reach for young families, the conception of the family home is shifting to suit the modern realities of city life.

While the real estate market gets more cutthroat across Australia, rent-bidding apps are transforming home rental into eBay-style auctions. As Gen Yers increasingly opt for renting over owning, apps are turning the stress of putting a roof over your head into a leisure pursuit.

Why are people choosing to spend more of their free time snuggling up on the sofa? How are urbanites making the most of their small living spaces? What kind of impact is Instagram having on decoration decisions? And how are we bringing greenery into our homes?