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The government’s ‘rent a room’ scheme lets you earn up to £7,500 a year tax-free from letting out accommodation

IN FOCUS : An astonishing 80 per cent of housemates without a living room are in that position because landlords have turned it into an extra bedroom in an effort to maximise their income. Olivia Petter explores what the loss of this vital shared area means for people

More retirees are taking on tenants, a new study shows, as a way of bringing in cash and combating loneliness in retirement. Is it right for you?

LET’S UNPACK THAT: The process of finding somewhere to rent in the capital is like competing in the Hunger Games. It’s easy to lose your dignity, writes Ellie Muir. Will tenants ever be freed from this misery?

From putting everything down in writing beforehand to talking through those inevitable niggles … face to face

A five-year view of London rental figures has revealed the stark reality for the capital’s renters.

Young professionals are sometimes spending more than half their wage on rent. When will breaking point come?

The average monthly rent for a room in London has fallen for two consecutive months, reports SpareRoom

The average rent for a room in London has rocketed to almost £1,000 a month, with demand massively outstripping supply. SpareRoom director Matt Hutchinson reveals the plight of Generation Rent in 2023