Adult children are increasingly returning to the family nest, with nearly a quarter (23 per cent) of parents reporting their offspring have moved back home after moving out for the first time.
These ‘boomerang kids’ are typically staying for around two years, according to research from NatWest, with the average age of return being 26. However, the study reveals a significant portion (21 per cent) are over 30 when they move back in.
