Jade Turnstill, head of brand and content at Share to Buy, said: “Rising rents are no longer just a barrier to saving; they’re actively reshaping how people think about housing. “Many renters are considering homeownership not because they feel ready, but because renting has become increasingly unstable and unaffordable. “What’s particularly striking is the number of single buyers who want to buy alone but don’t believe the open market is designed to work for them.” Turnstill added: “This highlights the growing importance of alternative rental options and routes into homeownership that better reflect real incomes and changing household structures.”