All news on the topic: Renting

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Cramped flat on market for £1,170 a month - but there's a potential turn-off
The tiny space leaves almost no distance at all between the bed and the microwave - meaning breakfast in bed is almost a requirement in this bijou pad
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Flat in major city to rent for £1,630 with short walk from your bed to the loo
The tiny flat near Hyde Park in London, dubbed a 'mini studio' in the listing, features the toilet, sink and shower crammed inside a glass cubicle at the foot of the bed
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Man fed up with London house prices converts old Land Rover into new home
With house prices in the capital still incredibly high and the cost-of-living crisis still biting hard, one man found an ideal solution to his rental woes – a Land Rover
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Tiny London flat for £800 a month is so cosy you can shower in the bedroom
London renters are being offered the flat above the former George IV in Kentish Town for £800 a month - but there's no bed and you'll have to share a toilet with five other tenants
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Family went from having 12 houses and a Porsche to nothing in two weeks
The high-living Liverpool family moved to Australia after losing almost everything in the global financial crisis. From living a life of luxury to having nothing, they had to reevaluate their whole lives
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8 common problems in rented homes as tenants live in 'Dickensian death traps'
A survey of 1,000 tenants revealed that 48% of people are currently living with one or more housing disrepair issue that could be unsafe or impact their long-term health
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Man scammed out of £3,500 after falling for fake rental advert on Facebook
Charlie Temple, 31, was desperately searching for a short term rental in London as he only had four weeks left until his lease was ending
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Huge changes for renters confirmed - but no-fault eviction ban delayed
At the State Opening of Parliament, King Charles announced that the Renters' Reform Bill would be carried through Parliament ahead of the next year's general election - but the bill has been significantly watered down compared to its original form
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Everything you need to know about leasehold reforms and how it affects you
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill will mean that, other than in exceptional circumstances, new houses in England and Wales will be freehold - but not new flats
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Tearful landlord hits back at critics after revealing 'unglamorous' side of job
A woman has come under fire after sharing a video talking about the difficulties and downsides of being a landlord. She shared a tearful video explaining what it's like to have difficult tenants
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Top 10 priorities for renters when moving house - like sorting out Wi-Fi
A quarter of tenants sort out their internet connection on the day they move into a new home - before setting up their utilities, or even unpacking, a study has found
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Urgent Halloween warning to Brits if they see green goo oozing from plug sockets
If you see flickering lights or 'stuff' coming out of your sockets, it's more likely you have some dodgy wiring in your home rather than ghostly goings-on, experts have warned
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Your rights if you are served a Section 21 notice and when it could be invalid
Section 21 notices are commonly called the "no fault possession notice" as landlords don't have to give a reason for wanting to take possession of the property
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Airbnb owner forced to move kids out after 'squatter' demands $100,000 to leave
The owner of an Airbnb in California has been forced to move his children out of the property after a two-year squatter has refused to vacate the premises unless she's paid $100,000
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Man labelled 'greedy' for charging housemates more rent to work from home
A lease holder has sparked a big debate after revealing his plans to charge one of his housemates higher rent because he regularly works from home
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Stingy landlord charges tenant £520 for 'almost invisible' scratch on floorboard
A couple in Sydney, Australia were stunned when their landlord charged them $1,000 (£520) after noticing an 'almost invisible' scratch on a single floorboard during a final inspection
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Man wakes up with 'bites on private parts' as 'thousands' of bedbugs invade flat
Bed bugs have overrun Paris, France, and now many are fearing they will cross the pond to the US. One Virginia family have been left near-homeless following a particularly bad infestation
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'Greedy' landlord demands £500 from renter for a single scratch in floorboard
A resident was left horrified when their landlord demanded they fork out £500 for a simple scratch on the floor board. Despite claiming wear and tear, the homeowner stayed firm
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92-year-old cancer sufferer evicted by landlord and sleeping on son's sofa
A couple in Vancouver, Canada say they were forced out of their rented home by their landlord. One of the couple is 92 years old and is currently suffering with cancer
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Man, 84, details how he got free apartment in New York - with no rent
Roy Fox has been living rent-free, literally, above King Manor in Jamaica, Queens, for more than 30 years. But how did the museum caretaker and former radio broadcaster secure the space?
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'Britain's worst landlord' claims tenants 'love' him - despite dangerous houses
The dodgy landlord, who was once jailed for harassing tenants, is facing the longest letting ban in the UK. Defending himself, he says his tenants "love him" and is actually a "very soft man"
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Renters ask 'how is this allowed?' as flat has shower in the kitchen and no loo
House hunters have issued their dismay at the staggering £1,083-per-month cost of the property, which has been marketed as 'a larger than average double semi-studio'
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Many tenants aren't aware that they can accept or decline a smart meter
Research reveals more than half of tenants didn't know they had the option to decline a smart meter installation in their home
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Over half of tenants are keen to buy so they can stop wasting money on rent
But one in three want a place of their own so they can start a family - with 15% putting off doing this until they have managed to get on the property ladder
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One in three Brits believe becoming a homeowner will help them 'feel grown up'
Other top reasons renters are keen to own their own home include to start a family, and to grow their own fruit and vegetables, the research found