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Flat broke: What it's really like for young London renters

As graduates head to the capital to start their careers, Prudence Ivey looks at whether even the dingiest flatshare is affordable in 2026

Evening Standard · Sep 12

Revealed: London's 10 most and least expensive postcodes for rent

Rents have stagnated across the capital in the last year - but parts of south-east London are booming

Evening Standard · Jul 8

Home, safe home: is the new Renters’ Rights Act a saviour for tenants?

New legislation brings an end to no-fault evictions and unfair rent hikes — but will it make renting affordable?

Evening Standard · Apr 30

7 Side Gigs for Boomers

Those looking to make a little more money before or during retirement have a bevy of great options. These roles won't require manual labor or a demanding schedule. Instead, they'll help pad out...

GOBankingRates · Jul 12, 2025

Revealed: the 10 London postcodes with above average supply of homes and below average rents

The average rent for a room in London is £982 per month, according to SpareRoom — but here’s where to look for potential offers

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2025

Life on a lease: inside the rental crisis pushing young Londoners to the limit

The long-awaited Renters’ Rights Act finally comes into force on May 1 but for young people in London, issues of rogue landlords, rampant mould and rising costs make for a bleak property picture

Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025

Roommates Don’t Realize How Much They Eat After Person Stops Buying Groceries

Even though the kitchen is the heart of the home, when it's shared, it can become a great source of frustration. The post Roommates Don’t Realize How Much They Eat After Person Stops Buying Groceries first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Mar 21, 2025

Why More Retirees Are Taking on Tenants

More retirees are taking on tenants, a new study shows, as a way of bringing in cash and combating loneliness in retirement. Is it right for you?

Kiplinger · Mar 19, 2025

How renting in London became an unimaginable hellscape

LET’S UNPACK THAT: The process of finding somewhere to rent in the capital is like competing in the Hunger Games. It’s easy to lose your dignity, writes Ellie Muir. Will tenants ever be freed from this misery?

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025

Cleaning, noise, bills: how to have a happy house-share

From putting everything down in writing beforehand to talking through those inevitable niggles … face to face

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2024