New research suggests young adults are delaying major life milestones as they can’t afford to get on the housing ladder.

Over a third of people surveyed by Barratt London say not owning their own home is holding them back in life.

Almost a third of Millennials questioned say they don’t earn enough to qualify for a mortgage.

31-year-old Fionnuala recently bought her first home, a flat in Richmond, but says saving for a deposit was tough.