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Lessons I learnt from having 37 lodgers - and counting!
27 April 2026 @ 11:51 am
We asked Richard to share the advice he’d give to others who rent to lodgers or those who are considering taking in one for the first time
When strangers become chosen family: “We didn’t just share a house - we made a home together”
27 April 2026 @ 8:00 am
4 strangers were brought together through SpareRoom and spoke with us to reminisce on their time as housemates
Pet Requests & the Renters' Rights Act
9 April 2026 @ 9:31 am
The first major changes under the Renters’ Rights Act come into force on May 1st.
The Act is the biggest change the private rented sector has seen in decades. With this in mind, we recently asked landlords how they’re feeling about the upcoming deadline, if it’s a concern,
The Renters' Rights Act - What's changing and when
7 April 2026 @ 10:03 am
The Renters’ Rights Bill received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, becoming the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.
The Government has now confirmed a phased implementation timetable, with the first major changes taking effect from 1 May 2026.
These changes apply to private landlords and tenants in England. The new rules
Information sheet - everything landlords need to know
26 March 2026 @ 10:18 am
The Government has introduced a new requirement for landlords and letting agents in England: tenants must now be given an “Information Sheet” explaining the key changes under the Renters’ Rights Act.
This document is designed to help tenants understand how the new legislation affects their tenancy, while also ensuring landlords
Is the North actually ‘cheap’ anymore? Is anywhere?
23 March 2026 @ 10:43 am
Rapidly increasing rents challenge the concept that cities outside London are ‘cheap’ anymore.
Beat London rents: Postcodes with the lowest rent rises
20 March 2026 @ 9:54 am
Save your wallet and see which postcodes are seeing the slowest rises in rent.
Worried about Rent Repayment Orders?
13 March 2026 @ 2:20 pm
What landlords need to know to help avoid tenant disputes and Rent Repayment Orders.
End of Section 21: common questions from landlords
27 February 2026 @ 2:33 pm
Section 21 ends in May. We answer landlords' top questions to help you navigate the shift.
From Flatmate to Fiancé: SpareRoom Success Stories
25 February 2026 @ 10:07 am
Elisha shares how she and her fiancé, Kieran, met through SpareRoom.