London’s rent crisis forcing families into hotel rooms for months
There are now enough children living in temporary accommodation in London to fill the Royal Albert Hall 14 times as the capital’s rents continue to soar
Sheen studio to rent for £1,000pcm - but there’s no private toilet
The “fabulous apartment” has a shower in the middle of the room, while the toilet is shared with a neighbour.
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
The rise in evictions and what it means for the rental sector
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
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
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?
West London flat with the bed in a wardrobe to rent for £1,150 a month
Situated on the North Circular road, and close to Ealing Broadway station, the apartment provides an extreme example of compact, city living
Rentlords: meet the tenants buying flats elsewhere to rent in London
Renting in the capital while owning another property that could be hundreds of miles away is not as mad as it may seem
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
Renters who complain about disrepair are 89% more likely to be evicted
New research from Shelter has found that 81 per cent of private renters have had issues with their accommodation in the past year, but are afraid to raise complaints.
Comment: ‘evicting tenants faster won’t stop anti-social behaviour’
Tenants’ rights must not get sidelined by proposed eviction changes
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
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
Comment: ‘landlords shouldn’t raise rents if they can afford not to’
Achieving ‘market rent’ shouldn’t be all that landlords are aiming for
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
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
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
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
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
City mayors call for rent freeze to tackle ‘wild west rental market’
Four in five London renters are struggling to meet housing costs
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Priced out: London renters forced out of the capital by rental crisis
Soaring costs for tiny rooms with nightmare landlords are forcing many London renters to move to the outer suburbs, or even leave the capital altogether — with mixed results
Inside the most expensive homes to rent in every London borough
Not ready to put down roots — or just passing through? Try before you buy with our round-up of the capital’s most exclusive rental homes
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?
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?
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
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
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
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?