Competition for rental properties is fierce. Here’s how to stand out — and what you can reasonably ask of your landlord when entering into a new tenancy agreement
Four in five London renters are struggling to meet housing costs
With rents in London more than double the national average and rising faster than most parts of the country, more Londoners than ever are opting to cross the M25.
From ‘backdoor no-fault evictions’ to price-hike confusion, a cross-party committee has outlined where the government’s vision could leave the tenants it aims to help
“This ad is definitely one of the more expensive flatshare set ups we’ve ever seen,” said a spokesperson from SpareRoom.
Asking rents rose by almost six per cent across the capital in the last three months of 2022
From sweeping forests to Premier League football grounds, you’ll find all you need in these inflation-swerving districts
With average monthly rents still above £2,000, experts say many have been put off moving to the capital
The studio flat, between Camden and Kentish Town, is generously described as “lateral living”.
Fancy living next door to the ultimate offie? These sustainably refurbished apartments come with their own wine concierge
Private tenants hit out at lack of support while capital gains tax change puts further pressure on supply of rental homes
What are your rights as a tenant looking to keep gas and electricity bills down?
As average rents climb ever closer to the £2,000-a-month mark, we meet Londoners navigating the rental crisis
London renters tell of soaring prices, low supply and stiff competition. Here are four alternatives to conventional rentals you should know about now
Here’s what two long-term renters think about trying to find a home in the city of Melbourne
Calls are growing louder for a rent cap, as high demand and a ‘staggering’ drop-off in properties continues to cause problems for tenants
Agents warn of “extreme” competition for rental properties as average asking price for London rental hits £2,343 per month
Rents are rising fastest in the north-west and least in the south-west of the capital
It follows warnings that backtracking on the promise would be a ‘betrayal’ of private renters
As energy bills rise, we’ve found smart ways to dramatically reduce your fuel consumption and monthly costs.
New City Hall analysis has revealed that half of London renters are paying a premium to heat poorly insulated homes.
Considering a city swap? Here’s how renting in London compares to Europe’s second largest metropolis
The city is an Airbnb hotspot, which makes it harder for long term renters to find a home
Rent regulation is a popular idea among tenants but some critics say the policy could worsen the supply crisis
In 12 London boroughs, average rents are now more than £2,000 a month, as housing costs in the capital continue to rise
When Luciana Canu moved in with Flo Taylor, a woman double her age, she had her doubts. But two and a half years later, their relationship is still going strong.
As the cost of energy bills continue to rise, letting agents say tenancies with all bills included are becoming a ‘thing of the past’
Renters face misery whether looking for a new home or renewing a tenancy in the current frenzied market
After being contacted by Homes and Property Mr Azad repaid the money in full
One Londoner reveals what it’s like to search for a rental home in the Big Apple, and how it compares to Brixton.
The government has published plans to forbid landlords from imposing ‘blanket bans’ on tenants having pets in their properties. What are the new rules and when might they come into effect?
Here’s what you should know about the end of Section 21 evictions.
Renting may be cheaper but it can take up to a year to find a long-term home warn Berliners
After a 43 per cent rent rise in six years, Barcelona introduced — and then reversed — rent controls. Here’s what Londoners need to know about living in the city
Londoners tell of having to move house after their landlords hit them with huge rent hikes
Strong demand combined with the ongoing supply squeeze has led to sky-rocketing rents in prime areas
