Is there a shift in UK Generation Rent? 

We have become very frugal’ – Patricia, 26, Kent

My husband and I got married in 2015. When it came to renting in Kent, we had barely half the required amount for a deposit on even the smallest of places. We rented a spare room for a couple of weeks, and then moved into a friend’s home for 11 months. We didn’t pay rent, but did the garden and painted/decorated the house as a way of helping out. We finally saved enough for a deposit and the additional fees. We now live in a tiny one-bedroom flat with our baby, as a way to save money for a home one day. We have a small income and a lot of expenses, but we have managed so far on our own budget, even though the dream of owning a house is distant. We are very frugal – we don’t spend a lot, shop much, or drink. We spend time going out on walks and visiting nearby towns and, on the odd occasion, have a nice meal. We replace what we can’t fix and buy what we need. We would love to buy our own home within 10 years, if we can.