A 28-year-old tenant shares his experience of renting a room in a converted council flat in Clapham for £1,000 per month, living with his landlord who is also a friend. Discover the pros and cons of this London living arrangement.
The beloved Lewisham street food market is set to return in spring 2026 after a five-year closure. It will feature retro 1950s styling, live music, and a focus on local vendors.
A Lewisham tenant faces court after a homelessness charity served a Section 21 notice. Kim Mansell disputes £1,885 arrears, claiming the charity aims to raise rent before new laws. Read the full story.
Joshua Michals, 26, claims he acted in self-defence when he fatally stabbed fellow student Zhe Wang in her Lewisham flat. The Old Bailey murder trial continues.
Two dozen First World War heroes buried in unmarked pauper's graves in South London for over a century are finally receiving individual headstones. Discover how to check if you're related.
Outsourced staff at a South London hospital demonstrate for better wages, with many relying on food banks. Union threatens strike action if demands are not met.
Lewisham councillors have unanimously approved plans to convert the former Catford Police Station into 63 new affordable homes. The resident-led Phoenix Community Housing will deliver the 100% affordable scheme.
Hannah and Scott rent a £1,200 pcm flat in Bristol's Clifton. They battle mould and single glazing but love their cosy home. Discover their unique renting journey and future plans.
Residents of College Green in Croydon report years of neglect, including effluent leaks and no heating. The council has now promised a proper repair programme. Read their stories.
Revised plans to demolish derelict Leegate Shopping Centre in Lewisham approved, delivering 620 homes including 17-storey tower and nearly half affordable housing. Read the full details.
Plans to convert the former Catford Police Station into 63 affordable homes have been recommended for approval. The development promises social rent and intermediate rent flats in Lewisham.
Tenants in a Greenwich HMO were forced to urinate in a bathtub for 58 days due to a broken toilet. A tribunal ordered a £5,300 rent repayment. Read the shocking details.
Exclusive data shows English councils prosecuted just 64 landlords despite 300,000 tenant complaints about unfit housing. New rights may remain 'symbolic' without proper funding.
Lewisham's Winter Gardens Christmas market and ice rink opening is delayed by a week due to Storm Claudia's amber weather warning. New date is November 22.
Residents express frustration as makeshift speed camera that effectively reduced dangerous driving in Catford is removed by authorities. Locals demand real traffic calming measures.
The UK Government confirms the Renters' Rights Act starts May 1, 2026, ending Section 21 evictions. Discover what the new tenant protections mean for you.
A Lewisham resident received £100 compensation after the council took too long to handle her children's services complaint. The Ombudsman upheld her case.
Metropolitan Police launch major manhunt with substantial cash reward for information leading to conviction after brutal shooting in Lewisham.
Enfield Council faces mounting criticism as tenants in council-owned flats suffer through broken and boarded-up windows during freezing temperatures, with repairs delayed for months.
A Shepherd's Bush landlord made a startling discovery when he found his property being illegally sublet on Airbnb while the tenant claimed to be working abroad. The investigation reveals how London's rental crisis is creating new challenges for property o
A North London landlord uncovered his tenant's double life after finding the property abandoned and transformed into an illegal cannabis farm, sparking a police investigation and highlighting rental property risks.
A London resident's dream home has become a nightmare as noisy parties, constant visitors and shocking hygiene issues from neighbouring property create unbearable living conditions.
A revolutionary rental scheme in Wales' Brecon Beacons offers tenants complete control over their rent payments, challenging traditional landlord-tenant relationships.
A Lewisham man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for stabbing his pregnant former partner multiple times in a horrific attack that shocked the local community.
Outraged Barnet residents stage dramatic protest against Clarion Housing Association over severe damp, mould and repair neglect in their homes.
Discover why mixing money with friendship in rental arrangements often leads to strained relationships and financial headaches, as The Guardian investigates this growing trend.
Shocking case reveals landlord concealed tenant's cat in ceiling during inspection, highlighting urgent need for rental reform as government delays crucial legislation.
Exclusive photos reveal the aftermath of a violent stabbing in Hither Green as Metropolitan Police launch urgent manhunt and appeal for witnesses following the brutal attack.