The conventional roster of life milestones is under review. Having kids in your 30s is no longer a given, if kids are part of the plan at all. Career progression is non-linear. Older Adults are finding new forms of independence. And Gen Z are embracing a more fluid definition of home.

While London’s career opportunities, buzzing nightlife, and multicultural mix once drew 20- and 30-somethings in their droves, the intense and expensive way of living is putting many people off – and at a younger age than in the past. How are other parts of the UK attracting Gen Yers away?

Young Japanese urbanites are staying single for longer and looking for a way to live alone while retaining a sense of belonging and community. OYO Life aims to give cash-strapped Gen Yers and Zers the opportunity to rent affordable, fully-managed apartments, houses, or houseshares in Tokyo.

As ownership becomes a distant dream, the average home in the UK is increasingly including friends, older family, and strangers, consequently sparking a shift in domestic roles. Canvas8 spoke to eight Britons to understand how different living arrangements impact household dynamics.

The life path that past generations took for granted is no longer possible for many Gen Yers. Faced with mounting debts, a growing number are delaying marriage, forgoing car-ownership, and moving back in with their parents. How are these changes impacting home life and society as a whole?