Category : Rental Market


£1,000 rent for a room in a Clapham shared flat

A 28-year-old tenant shares his experience of renting a room in a converted council flat in Clapham for £1,000 per month, living with his landlord who is also a friend. Discover the pros and cons of this London living arrangement.

Bristol couple's £1,200 rental: Mould and love

Hannah and Scott rent a £1,200 pcm flat in Bristol's Clifton. They battle mould and single glazing but love their cosy home. Discover their unique renting journey and future plans.

Section 21 Evictions Banned from May

England bans no-fault evictions from May, but Guardian analysis reveals two-thirds of councils failed to prosecute a single landlord in three years. Will new renters' rights be enforced?

Renters' Rights Act Start Date: May 2026

The UK Government confirms the Renters' Rights Act starts May 1, 2026, ending Section 21 evictions. Discover what the new tenant protections mean for you.

Flat hugging traps tenants in faulty homes

Over half of UK renters avoid reporting essential repairs to landlords, fearing rent hikes. New research reveals dangerous consequences of the rental crisis.

Rent Payments Now Count Toward Your Credit Score

In a major credit scoring overhaul, Experian will now include rental payment history, helping millions of UK renters build creditworthiness and access better financial products.

The hidden costs of renting from friends

Discover why mixing money with friendship in rental arrangements often leads to strained relationships and financial headaches, as The Guardian investigates this growing trend.

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