SpareRoom Stories
Lessons I learnt from having 37 lodgers - and counting!
We asked Richard to share the advice he’d give to others who rent to lodgers or those who are considering taking in one for the first time
We asked Richard to share the advice he’d give to others who rent to lodgers or those who are considering taking in one for the first time
4 strangers were brought together through SpareRoom and spoke with us to reminisce on their time as housemates
The first major changes under the Renters’ Rights Act come into force on May 1st. The
The Renters’ Rights Bill received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, becoming the Renters’ Rights Act
The Government has introduced a new requirement for landlords and letting agents in England: tenants must
Rapidly increasing rents challenge the concept that cities outside London are ‘cheap’ anymore.
Save your wallet and see which postcodes are seeing the slowest rises in rent.
What landlords need to know to help avoid tenant disputes and Rent Repayment Orders.
Section 21 ends in May. We answer landlords' top questions to help you navigate the shift.
Elisha shares how she and her fiancé, Kieran, met through SpareRoom.
From May 1st 2026, the first major Renters' Rights Act changes will take effect.
Flatsharing has traditionally been dominated by people in their 20s and 30s, but in recent years
Want your rent paid for a whole month? Here's how… Every month, SpareRoom’s Live Rent
British homeowners have long relied on lodgers to keep them on the property ladder. It's time we recognised the importance of both lodgers and lodger landlords in the housing crisis.