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From May 1st 2026, the first major Renters' Rights Act changes will take effect. 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, and

Elisha shares how she and her fiancé, Kieran, met through SpareRoom.

From May 1st 2026, the first major Renters' Rights Act changes will take effect. 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, and

Flatsharing has traditionally been dominated by people in their 20s and 30s, but in recent years the proportion of younger renters is declining, while the 45+ age group is increasing. So, why is this happening, and how is that changing the dynamics of flatsharing as we know it? Here’s

Want your rent paid for a whole month? Here's how… Every month, SpareRoom’s Live Rent Free prize draw gives one lucky UK renter the chance to win the cash-equivelent of one month's rent! Through Live Rent Free, we’ve given away over £200,000* to our lucky winners, and

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

More than half of UK renters are “flathuggers” - could you be one of them? We explain the phenomenon and its impact on the lives of renters.

We’ve done the maths and put together several options which could help to make your rent cheaper - keep reading to see how!

On Monday 27 October 2025, the Renters' Rights Bill received Royal Assent and entered into law, becoming the Renters' Rights Act 2025. The Act introduces the biggest package of reforms to the private rented sector in England in nearly 40 years. However, it's worth noting that the commencement date -

Our 2025 winner of Live Rent Free for a Year is Julia, 71, from Farnborough! She won a game-changing £7.9K*.