The housing crisis is one of the main social crises in Slovenia. Those who do not own their own homes are often forced to rent on the real estate market, which is characterized by high rents, a housing stock in poor condition, and short-term rental contracts, which makes it difficult to live a quality life and resolve the housing situation. This is especially pronounced among young adults, who have a lower income on average at the beginning of their careers compared to other age groups. Statistics show that young Slovenians decide to move away from their parents and create their own home on average later than their peers from other European Union member states. The master's thesis uses secondary analytical sources and own research in the form of in-depth interviews with ten young adults to show how the housing crisis affects the achievement of life milestones. Due to the delay in resolving the housing issue, the transition between youth and adulthood is prolonged and other so-called markers of adulthood are delayed. For example, the decision to become a parent is made later. In the current situation, acquiring a home often becomes a project for the entire family, which puts individuals in an unequal position, as securing a place to live in such cases depends on the financial resources of their relatives. The difficulty of moving away from home also affects young people's perception of their own independence and ability to provide for themselves.
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