Would you live in an apartment roughly the size of a one-car garage? Over 60,000 Americans would like to. With a growing number of people choosing to live alone, Carmel Place – a tower block of Manhattan's first micro apartments – is proving popular among New Yorkers.

In August 2015, 29-year-old Patrick Schmidt decided to leave his house and live in a van so he could travel the US. It might seem crazy, but as buying a home becomes increasingly difficult, more and more young people are taking the plunge and following their new idea of the American Dream.

Estate agents are up there with solicitors and bankers as the most despised professions. They’re stereotypically pushy, cheesy, con artists. The Modern House is different. Started by two former design journalists, it doesn’t sell by postcode or price, instead listing only beautifully designed properties.

Rising house prices and a slow economy are moving home ownership beyond the reach of today's younger generations. In Berlin, one in ten new homes are constructed by Baugruppe (building groups). But what's the appeal of building your own home and community over buying a house?

It’s widely assumed that pragmatic elements, like a strong job or housing market, attract people to cities – but new studies show that vibrant cultural offerings, from galleries to club nights, are the real draw. How are lesser-known cities using creative clout to attract and retain residents?

Getting a foot on the property ladder can be one of the most daunting tasks facing young adults today. With the price-to-space ratio becoming increasingly distorted, we often find ourselves paying eye-watering prices for a shoebox. Is there a solution? Hivehaus might just offer a way out.

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?

A fifth of US renters spend more than half of their salary on housing. And with many others pushed towards long-term renting by student loans, an unstable job market or negative financial factors, Gen X and Y are finally stepping on to the property market. How are they going about their house hunt?