[jacquesm]

A house.

The new generations have very little chance here of ever obtaining a house of their own.

I'm sure that wasn't the kind of answer that you were looking for, but 'perks from the past' is potentially quite broad and for me this is the one that stands out above all of the others. Which is odd because housing is considered a human right and if you are relegated to renting then you will essentially be sucked dry for many many years.