n. People who cannot afford to buy a house, particularly in areas where housing prices have risen dramatically.
2014
Ms Williams said the idea of owning her own property still seems "a long way off" and says she feels part of Generation Rent, who cannot get a foot on the property ladder as they are unable to afford the hefty deposits demanded by mortgage providers.
2013
Welcome to Generation Rent, the generation most familiar with contracts for work and contracts for housing.
2007 (earliest)
A new generation is emerging. It's oblivious to mortgage interest-rate hikes. Long-distance commutes to work are not an issue. Lifestyle issues are all important. The growing "generation rent" challenges the notion that home-ownership is an essential aspiration.