The number of homes sold in September was 37% lower compared with the same month a year earlier, according to HM Revenue and Customs figures (Anthony Devlin/PA)
(Picture: PA Archive)When I moved out of my flat at the beginning of August I didn’t expect to spend the next two months sofa surfing. Naively, I expected to find somewhere new to live within a couple of weeks. I put everything I own into storage, packed a bag and downloaded SpareRoom.
I packed three pairs of trousers, a Tesco bag full of toiletries and nowhere near enough underwear. Fast forward nine weeks and I never want to see the contents of said suitcase ever again. I had well and truly exhausted every outfit combo and, at this point, was sneaking into my friend’s bedroom to steal her clothes. What’s more, when I packed my bag we were witnessing 38 degree heat waves… I was still wearing shorts and t-shirts until last week.
