One in four Britons will be renting by 2021 but with the average rental in London over £1,200, Londoners are having to get creative with housing. Dot Dot Dot is a property guardianship that encourages community spirit, but what are the motivations for becoming a property guardian?

While the real estate market gets more cutthroat across Australia, rent-bidding apps are transforming home rental into eBay-style auctions. As Gen Yers increasingly opt for renting over owning, apps are turning the stress of putting a roof over your head into a leisure pursuit.

Gen Yers attempting to fly the nest are finding themselves spending more than half of their income on rent. Rising house prices and the recession have forced the 'boomerang generation' to either stay with their parents or cut their budgets for shopping and social experiences.

How are people furnishing their homes? What do they want in a real estate agent? And is the future of utilities green? As part of our Expert Outlook 2017 series, we speak to three home experts about space-saving furniture, emotional investment, and why people will finally switch energy suppliers.