Start an Independent Life

Abstract

When does one start an independent life? It is a main step which everyone must make some day. One of the most important things for youth is place for living. The very first problem youth people face when starting an independent life is how to find affordable place for living. Purchasing an apartment is not affordable for the vast majority of young people. Besides, rent of a flat is also quite an expensive. This research paper looks at the challenges in finding affordable housing in Almaty and young people’s life choices. The study consists of data collection from various electronic and text resources, also a survey and two interviews. Finding affordable housing complicates life of young people in Almaty.

The Influence of Finding Affordable Housing on Young People’s Lives in Almaty

For the many young people living in Almaty finding housing is very challenging task. It usually occurs after finishing the university. After graduating from university, relatives expect them to start an independent life. Buying affordable house is the most important step in the life of youth, and one of the most difficult as well. In addition to critical period of time which young people experience in the beginning of their independent life, they meet the problem of separate housing with their parents. Bekturganova Bahitgul (2005) describes the result of a census held in January 2005. The research showed that Almaty, Kokshetau and Uralsk are at the top of list where young people need housing the most. According to