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London creatives fight redevelopment of their live-work warehouses

A Haringey warehouse complex has been home to artists, performers and other creatives for more than 20 years. Now their way of living is under threat

Rising interest rates are helping fuel an increase in evictions as landlords look to hike rents or sell up (Yui Mok/PA)
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The rise in evictions and what it means for the rental sector

No-fault evictions are on the increase even as the Government prepares to ban the practice.
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Elizabeth line rents have ‘spiralled out of control’ since it opened

In an ironic twist, agents report that the opening of the Elizabeth line has made commutes harder for priced-out renters forced to move further away from stations

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Embattled London tenants face rent rises to new record high this month

The annual cost of renting a property in inner London has soared by £7,500 since last spring, while outer boroughs have also seen massive price hikes

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Game-changer or disaster: what will Renters Reform Bill mean for you?

The long-awaited Renters Reform Bill has finally landed – but who are the winners and losers of biggest shake-up since the Housing Act 1988?

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Here’s everything we know about the long-awaited Renters Reform Bill

Michael Gove is poised to unveil the biggest shake-up of the private rented sector in a generation — but ‘procedural issues’ and concerns from Conservative party MPs are causing delays to legislation

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Comment: ‘Will the Renters Reform Bill finally fix our rental crisis?’

The rental sector needs urgent reform, but the promised legislation has not yet materialised.

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Tiny London bedsit to rent for £1,240 a month — without a toilet

The £1,240pcm property, close to Hyde Park, has a bunk bed and a built-in shower unit

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London’s rogue landlords fined record £8.6m by councils this year

A new report has revealed the worst offenders, including one landlord who illegally rented out a “squalid” apartment hidden in his extension

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Room rent in a houseshare £1,000 or more in 1/3 of London postcodes

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

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Third of London renters hit by bill hike of at least 10 per cent

London tenants saw their rents increase by an average of 12 per cent in the year to February

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Hazardous levels of damp and mould reported in rented homes in London

Research reveals the huge volume of complaints made to London councils over the presence of damp and mould in rented homes

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Comment: ‘landlords shouldn’t raise rents if they can afford not to’

Achieving ‘market rent’ shouldn’t be all that landlords are aiming for

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Commuter areas where London renters save most — even after train fares

‘Inner commuter belt’ areas offering the highest savings for exiting tenants compared to the cost of renting in Greater London

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H&P comment: ‘Unlocking unused space is part of the housing solution’

Any plan to fix the London property market requires a broader approach than just talking housing targets

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Wealthy renters in London mean rent hikes are outpacing salary rises

Tenant salaries are rising faster than rent price increases as average earners are pushed out of the inner city

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Rental crisis sees record number of homeless families living in hotels

The number of households lodging in hotels has risen 1,740 per cent over the past two years, confirmed Westminster Council

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How to get ahead of the competition in the race for London rentals

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

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City mayors call for rent freeze to tackle ‘wild west rental market’

Four in five London renters are struggling to meet housing costs

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Record numbers of tenants leaving London as rents continue to rise

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.

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Do Michael Gove’s proposed rent reforms need a rethink?

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

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Is this London’s swankiest flatshare? Room advertised for £3,800pcm

“This ad is definitely one of the more expensive flatshare set ups we’ve ever seen,” said a spokesperson from SpareRoom.

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Average central London home now listed for more than £3,000 per month

Asking rents rose by almost six per cent across the capital in the last three months of 2022

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Four London postcodes where average rents come in under £700 per month

From sweeping forests to Premier League football grounds, you’ll find all you need in these inflation-swerving districts

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MP demands action as figures show Londoners struggling with their rent

A key worker exodus is feared as soaring prices make living in the capital unaffordable for more than a quarter of respondents to major poll

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Tiny Kensington studio with a bunk bed advertised to rent for £1200pcm

Feeling nostalgic? This studio flat on Wrights Lane, W8, offers a return to bunk bed life.

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The London postcodes where rents have risen by a third in a year

Two districts saw 34 per cent hikes in the cost of renting last year, while 23 areas saw their average rent bill exceed £1,000 per month

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Comment: ‘Are we on the verge of a renters’ revolt?’

With private renting now the fastest-growing tenure in the country, politicians must listen to renters’ concerns or expect consequences

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London ‘at heart of housing crisis’ as number of renters passes 1m

Census data shows a 25 per cent hike in the volume of renting households in a decade

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London rents fall for first time in months but tenants still squeezed

With average monthly rents still above £2,000, experts say many have been put off moving to the capital

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Studio to rent with kitchen and toilet only accessible from the garden

The studio flat, between Camden and Kentish Town, is generously described as “lateral living”.

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Everything you need to know about London rent protests on December 3

Where are they happening, what will they involve, when are people meeting and how do they aim to tackle soaring rent costs?

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Mould and damp: what are private tenants’ rights and responsibilities?

What can you do to keep your rented home mould free, and when should your landlord step in to help?

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Protests planned in London as record numbers of renters face eviction

The number of private landlord possession claims are now at the “highest level ever”, government data reveals

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Berry Bros & Rudd rental homes come with access to ‘wine concierge’

Fancy living next door to the ultimate offie? These sustainably refurbished apartments come with their own wine concierge

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Private renters face ‘winter of hardship’ after bleak autumn statement

Private tenants hit out at lack of support while capital gains tax change puts further pressure on supply of rental homes

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What can renters do to improve the energy efficiency of their homes?

What are your rights as a tenant looking to keep gas and electricity bills down?

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The brutal choices and soaring costs faced by London renters in crisis

As average rents climb ever closer to the £2,000-a-month mark, we meet Londoners navigating the rental crisis

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How to find cheaper rentals: from warehouses to share-and-care schemes

London renters tell of soaring prices, low supply and stiff competition. Here are four alternatives to conventional rentals you should know about now