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Housemates to happy family: “We live in the very same house we first met in"
Roser met her husband, Albert, through SpareRoom. They’re expecting a baby daughter together later this year
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Roser met her husband, Albert, through SpareRoom. They’re expecting a baby daughter together later this year
When you’re living with limited space, clutter can pile up fast. You don’t always need to move or sacrifice everything you own - with a little creative thinking, you can store a surprising amount. Here are some renter-friendly tips to help you reclaim your space and your sanity, too!
The sky-high cost of living is transforming the dynamics of US roommate households. Renters sharing apartments may be couples or retirees. They may not have living rooms. The market is under intense pressure, but it's also adapting as people make renting work for their budgets.
How someone manages their money might not be front of mind when deciding if they're the
Want your rent paid for a whole month? Here's how… Every month, SpareRoom’s Live Rent
Disagreements with roommates are inevitable, even if you live with friends. But what causes the most tension between roommates? Here are the top culprits and our advice on how to keep the peace.
Our 2025 Live Rent Free for a Year winner is Susan, from Monroe, Oregon!
Between rising inflation and stagnant wages, do renters still aspire to own a home - and, more importantly, can they afford to? We decided to find out.
We’ve done the math and put together some options which could help to make your rent cheaper - keep reading to see how!
Aaron, 36, from Washington DC, won our 2024 Live Rent Free for a Year sweepstake, winning a game-changing $14.5K*!
SpareRoom is offering to pay one lucky renter a cash prize equal to ONE YEAR’S rent. Keep reading to see how you could win!
The Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act went into effect on June 11, 2025 and
SpeedRoommating – a new event coming to Phoenix – makes the process of finding roommates more enjoyable by taking things offline, and into a local bar. Whether you’re searching for a room or a new roommate, this is the event for you!
Ever wondered how much it would really cost to live in the iconic apartments of your