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Different salaries, same flatshare: How wage-gaps can spark friction
Navigating salary differences in flatshares - from the perspective of a seasoned flatmate
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Navigating salary differences in flatshares - from the perspective of a seasoned flatmate
Renting, even a room in a flat or house share, has become less and less affordable in recent years. One of the knock-on effects is that under 25s in the flatshare market are in decline.
Rapidly increasing rents challenge the concept that cities outside London are ‘cheap’ anymore.
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.
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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.
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
Congratulations renters, you survived another year! Here's a breakdown of what happened at the end of 2024 and what it might mean for 2025…