Renting
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Government has no plan for EU renters after Brexit
EU nationals at risk from discrimination from landlords, with government failing to provide clear guidance
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Renting more cost effective long-term than home ownership
While rental costs remain high, the cumulative costs of home maintenance put home owners at a disadvantage
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Petition against 'No DSS' listings on Rightmove gathers momentum
Call on Rightmove to ban discriminatory listings follows a similar ban by Zoopla
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Liverpool most profitable buy-to-let hotspot
The city's postcodes figure twice in the top five of buy-to-let hotspots, reveals new tool
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A third of Britons would rent for life to avoid rising property prices
Flexibility and the price of property are cited as the top reasons many people in Britain would prefer to rent for life, despite their low opinion of renting rights in the UK
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London has the highest number of people living with their parents – but Bristol's parents charge the highest rents
More than half of Britons have lived with their parents at some point, especially if they live in the capital
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The most – and least – affordable London boroughs for renters
About half of London is unaffordable for those on average salaries, but there is some good news for those who rent in the capital
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New Fitness for Habitation Act gives tenants the right to take landlords to court
Brand new bill comes into effect in March and will allow tenants to sue landlords over essential repairs
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Ikea trials a new scheme to rent out its furniture – including kitchens
Homeware giant Ikea announces its intention to trial a furniture – and even kitchen – rental scheme... Real Homes finds out more about this renting and eco-friendly move
