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The Renters' Rights Bill becomes law - what happens next?
On Monday 27 October 2025, the Renters' Rights Bill received Royal Assent and entered into law,
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On Monday 27 October 2025, the Renters' Rights Bill received Royal Assent and entered into law,
Our 2025 winner of Live Rent Free for a Year is Julia, 71, from Farnborough! She won a game-changing £7.9K*.
What’s considered “affordable” when it comes to rent can be dictated by the “30% rule”* - the idea that your rent shouldn’t cost more than 30% of your income. But, in 2025, that rule is becoming less realistic.
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Setting foot on the property ladder has traditionally been considered a milestone of adulthood, but between rising inflation and stagnant wages, do renters still aspire to own a home - and can they afford to?
Here at SpareRoom we make it our mission to better understand what’s going on in
We’ve been listening to your feedback, and we’re pleased to introduce a set of
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At SpareRoom we believe that everyone should have somewhere to call home. Here's how you can help.
It’s no secret that the past 4 years in the rental market have been all
Rupert Hunt is offering a room in his home in Spitalfields, East London, on a ‘pay what you can afford’ basis.
You may have heard of the Renters Rights Bill, but do you know what’s in it? Keep reading to find out everything you need to know and how it may affect you.
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Dear Jeremy Hunt, The UK rental market is broken. Last year rents hit record highs in