More than 1 in 7 UK renters ‘overpaying’ as property shortage drives up costs
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Living in London? You might be eligible for a 20% rent discount
The London Living Rent scheme is helping young people to save up and buy their first home.
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5 women reveal what it’s really like trying to get onto the UK property ladder
“Cutting out coffees and Netflix doesn’t mean I can suddenly afford a home.”
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The truth about skyrocketing rent and house prices for first-time buyers in the UK
The rises are just another example of the cost of living crisis in action.
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Private renters face “rogue landlords” and “unsafe housing” – but what is being done to tackle it?
The government isn't doing enough to improve renting standards, says a new report.
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Still living at home after lockdown? This is the key to maintaining independence
“I felt like I’d taken a huge step backwards.”
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How the fastest rent rise in 13 years is pricing women out of cities
Rents are rising at the fastest pace since 2008, according to Zoopla.
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These are London’s most “affordable” postcodes (where a house still costs well over £250,000)
It’s somewhat good news for first-time buyers.
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“I bought my first house on a budget during the pandemic – here’s everything I learnt”
From being ghosted by solicitors to surprise expenses.
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Is your landlord behaving illegally? Here’s what to do about it
Private renters, know your rights.
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Why are we still being told that renting is a waste of money?
Is homeownership really the main marker of success for young women right now?
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“A hopeless situation”: the reality of the social housing crisis for women and children
A new report estimates that over 1.5 million people are being forced to live in overcrowded social homes in England.
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“My landlord wants to evict me, and this new rule means he can”
What does the end of the eviction ban really means for women who rent?
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London’s Sky Pool has gone viral on Twitter, and there’s a serious point being made
Some people are laughing, while others are angry.
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These 12 UK cities are the best value for first-time buyers
The average asking prices in 12 UK cities have been revealed and it's good news for the north.
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Are 5% deposit mortgages good for first-time buyers? We asked the experts to explain
The government’s new scheme is designed to help those with low deposits purchase a property. But will it actually make a difference?
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The sinister reason so many renters are forced to live in dangerous conditions
A new report by Shelter reveals over a third of private renters in the UK are living in poor and often dangerous conditions.
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What does the future really look like for private renters?
Secure and affordable renting is essential in a post-pandemic world.
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- Hollie Richardson
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What do renters and first-time buyers really need to know right now?
Experts share their insights following the Budget announcement.
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- Hollie Richardson
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What is survival sex and why are so many women relying on it?
The pandemic is having a disproportionate effect on women in dark ways.
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Why are so many private renters still committed to living in London?
Because now would be the perfect time to move somewhere cheaper.
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