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SpareRoom has a huge amount of data on UK rentals, from average rents to supply and demand stats and more. Check back regularly for up to date stats, insights and analysis on what’s happening in the market.

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As the rent burden weighs heavy, 44% wonder if they'll ever own homes

May 2025 - A new survey of 6,524 renters by flatshare site SpareRoom reveals expectations around homeownership and, while 56% believe they will be able to buy property at some point, 14% don't think they'll ever get on the property ladder, and 30% are unsure.

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Mind the rent gap: all rise on the Elizabeth line

April 2025 - Three years since services began, and two years since the full route opened, new data from flatshare site SpareRoom reveals the Elizabeth line has redefined London's commuter belt, turbocharging rental growth and transforming once-overlooked spots into high-demand areas.

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