Fast internet? Good garden? Enough indoor space? These are the considerations of an increasing number of prospective homeowners, according to research from Ipsos. Having confined people to their houses, the pandemic has shaken up what Britons want from their living spaces.

With COVID-19 drastically impacting young Americans’ work and study opportunities, many are struggling to stay financially independent. Amid this upheaval, some are moving back home with mom and dad, creating room for brands to ease this transition and build their resilience.

As demands for sustainability impact the housing sector, developers are facing the challenge of creating affordable and eco-friendly homes. Goldsmith Street, a RIBA-award-winning project, could offer the solution to sustainable living, while creating and fostering new communities.

As the housing crisis delays life goals and changing patterns of work exacerbate loneliness, co-living developments are thriving. In London, The Collective is bringing the best parts of a neighbourhood into a single building, offering young urbanites convenience and a sense of community.