The face of Generation Rent includes university graduates, young professionals, even families with children – but in many ways the term inadvertently excludes older people. It assumes older generations are enjoying their own home and the financial benefits and comfort that come with it, as though the older sections of society are unaffected by soaring house prices and cuts to social services and housing.
Author: Paul Kirkup
Paul Kirkup, is a Digital Media Manager at Advice4Renters, an advice agency specialising in legal advice for private tenants.