Harriet Howe faced a challenging rental market while seeking a two-bedroom flat in London. She received an email advising prospective tenants to consider extreme measures, such as paying above the asking price, offering up to 12 months' rent upfront, and even suggesting rent increases. Although accustomed to the market stresses, Harriet noticed these practices have intensified recently. After three months of searching, she and her flatmate found a new place, demonstrating the difficulties faced by renters in affording housing in London amid rising costs and competition for rentals.
Harriet experienced a stressful flat-hunting process in London, facing pressure to offer above asking prices, pay rent upfront, and suggest rent increases.
After months of searching, Harriet ultimately submitted an offer exceeding the asking price, illustrating the competitive and expensive nature of the current rental market in London.
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