The Latest Breaking News from SpareRoom

The average London rent has increased by 37 per cent in the last five years

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

Renters are paying £267 more for a room in London than five years ago, with the average rent at £995 per month, according to SpareRoom

It’s not just landlords: many flatmates are now imposing draconian rules. But the real problem is a system that pits tenants against each other, says writer Kimi Chaddah

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

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

Mortlake and Chadwell Heath see increased interest on SpareRoom from cash-strapped Londoners

The average price of a room along the line has risen from £628 to £839 per month since 2021, according to new data from SpareRoom

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