Renting a room in UK tops £700 a month on average

Analysts say 17% rise from spring 2022 shows housing market isn't working for anyone'

The average cost of renting a room in the UK has risen to more than 700 a month for the first time, according to data from the property website SpareRoom.

Experts said the data was proof the housing market isn't working for anyone", and that rising rents meant tenants were stuck in unsuitable homes.