"I'm fed up with my adult child living at home - I'm moving out".

"I'm fed up with my adult child living at home - I'm moving out".

Author: The Telegraph May 8, 2024 Duration: 32:34

Would you let your adult child move back home and not pay rent? As the housing market becomes more unaffordable, many adults are not only relying on the bank of mum and dad, but the house of mum and dad, with reports suggesting there’s up to 5 million of them in Britain. For some this set up will be hunky dory, but for others it can lead to toe-curling conversations about money.


In this episode, Katie chats to “Mark”. Last summer, his adult daughter moved back into the family home with her partner and family in tow. Nine months later, he’s had enough and he’s off. We also hear from financial expert Lisa Conway-Hughes and Telegraph columnist Michael Deacon on practical solutions as well as tips and tricks for navigating this awkward situation.


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Katie Morley, The Telegraph's Consumer Champion, has won back £10 million in compensation for readers. Now, she's hitting the road for a brand new podcast, Money Confidential, to hear directly from you. Would you let your grown-up child move back home and not pay rent? Is it fair for your richer siblings to go skiing and leave you behind? Are private schools really worth it? This is the place where we discuss everyday money problems affecting your life and relationships.


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Money Confidential with Katie Morley is a podcast that digs into the real financial dilemmas people face but are often too awkward or private to discuss out loud. Hosted by The Telegraph's Consumer Champion, Katie Morley, who has a track record of winning millions in compensation for readers, this series moves beyond the headlines to explore the personal side of money. Each episode tackles a specific, thorny question sent in by listeners, from family disputes over inheritance and the etiquette of adult children living rent-free, to the social pressures of keeping up with wealthier friends or the true cost and value of private education. The conversations here are grounded in real stories, blending elements of society, culture, relationships, and even the subtle tensions that can feel like true crime within families. You'll hear Katie engage directly with people's situations, offering her seasoned perspective while facilitating honest talk that seeks practical clarity over simple judgment. This podcast provides a confidential space where the messy, emotional, and frequently unspoken rules about money are finally brought into the open.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 16

Money Confidential with Katie Morley
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