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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

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

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

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‘16 years later, I’m not unhappy’: the rise of Britain’s multigenerational flatmates

Fewer under-25s leaving home, and older renters being priced out of ownership or solo renting, is fuelling a change in house-share demographics

The Guardian - UK

6 Hacks Boomers Can Use To Boost Their Income Before 2026

Boomers looking to boost income before 2026 can use these 6 smart hacks to earn more, stretch savings and prepare for a stronger retirement.

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Getting a lodger: how to earn extra cash by letting a room in your home

The government’s ‘rent a room’ scheme lets you earn up to £7,500 a year tax-free from letting out accommodation

The Guardian - UK

With fewer renters than ever having a living room, this is why the death of the communal space matters

IN FOCUS : An astonishing 80 per cent of housemates without a living room are in that position because landlords have turned it into an extra bedroom in an effort to maximise their income. Olivia Petter explores what the loss of this vital shared area means for people

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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...

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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

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

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.

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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?

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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

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

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'London has become unaffordable' — which postcode has seen rents rise 55%?

A five-year view of London rental figures has revealed the stark reality for the capital’s renters.

Fortune

Unlivable, pricey accommodation have created an existential risk for London

Young professionals are sometimes spending more than half their wage on rent. When will breaking point come?

Evening Standard

London rents are finally falling for the first time in two years — but it's still over £1,000 for a room

The average monthly rent for a room in London has fallen for two consecutive months, reports SpareRoom

Evening Standard

London rental crisis — inside the SpareRoom hellscape

The average rent for a room in London has rocketed to almost £1,000 a month, with demand massively outstripping supply. SpareRoom director Matt Hutchinson reveals the plight of Generation Rent in 2023

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The Guardian - UK

Renting a room in UK tops £700 a month on average

Analysts say 17% rise from spring 2022 shows ‘housing market isn’t working for anyone’

Evening Standard

Black mould, bidding wars and busted budgets — the ongoing struggle faced by London renters

As renters face intense competition for homes, some are falling victim to discrimination from landlords overwhelmed by applicants

Evening Standard

Revealed: the explosion of the £1,000 room as swathes of London become unaffordable to renters

The number of postcodes where average monthly rents cost £1,000 or more has more than quadrupled in a year

The Guardian - UK

Cost of living crisis: could taking in a lodger help you pay your bills?

Renting out a room may bring in extra cash and offer someone an affordable home but here’s what you need to know

The Guardian - UK

‘My choices are limited’: over-50s turn to flatsharing in cost of living crisis

Some choose to share for social reasons as stigma fades but many are priced out of living alone

Evening Standard

House sharing in London: the cost of renting a room in every borough revealed

The most expensive and most cost-effective parts of London for renting a room, according to new ONS data.

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