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Escaping London Rents: The Real Numbers Behind the Commuter Town Move (2026 Data)

We combined current SpareRoom room rents with real season ticket costs for eight commuter towns near London and found that St Albans, one of the most-hyped escapes from London rents, actually costs £275 more per month than renting in inner London once you add the train. Here is the town-by-town breakdown nobody else has published.

22 May 2026·6 min read

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Red Flags When Viewing a Flat: The Ultimate UK Renter's Checklist

Most flat viewings last 20 minutes. That's not long to spot damp, a failing boiler, a dodgy landlord, or a scam. This checklist covers exactly what to check, what to ask, and what to walk away from before you sign anything.

22 May 2026·6 min read

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The Renters Rights Act Explained: What It Actually Means for Tenants

Section 21 is gone. Fixed-term tenancies are gone. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 came into force on 1 May 2026 and rewrote the rules of private renting in England — here's what's actually changed, what your new rights look like in practice, and where the catches are.

22 May 2026·10 min read