Some schemes match up homeowners with spare rooms with renters, who then pay a low monthly cost but agree to around 10 hours a week of home help
(Picture: Matt Writtle)Repurposed warehouses make ideal communal living spaces and London Warehouses (londonwarehouses.co.uk) has a portfolio of buildings across (mostly north) London, with some 100 buildings in Manor Park alone.
You get your own room and share communal space with up to a dozen flatmates. Probably a bit hectic if you like your own space, but rents are lower than conventional house shares and there’s a real community vibe. Check out The Real Manor House Facebook Group for information on sublets.
