Housing Crisis in the UK
The housing crisis in the UK can only be solved by building more homes, but this requires a significant overhaul of Britain's complex planning laws.
A personal experience of renting in the UK in 2025 highlights the grim reality. A flat in south London, shared with a friend, had a monthly rent of over £1,000 for a damp-infested and poorly furnished property in need of repair.
- Damp infestation
- Poor furnishings
- Need for repair
- Noise from mice in the floorboards
At the end of the tenancy, the letting agent proposed absurd deductions from the deposit, including claims of dirty carpets, despite there being no carpets in the property.
Most outlandish was the claim that we’d left the carpets dirty. Except there wasn’t a single carpet in the entire property.
The author's experience showcases the need for change in the UK's housing market.
Author's summary: UK housing crisis requires urgent planning law reform.
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