Young adults struggle with basic costs
Monday 12th October, 2026
A UK report found that only 49% of 18 to 24-year-olds surveyed can afford basic living costs each month, while just 19% are financially independent from family.
This gives Rightmove a natural way to comment on how housing costs affect young adults’ ability to live independently.
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The report highlights young adults’ difficulty affording housing and living costs, giving you a chance to share Rightmove data on rental affordability and the homes available to them.
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