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flag Nearly 41% of shared rental listings in London lack living rooms, pushing renters to adapt socially due to rising costs and housing shortages.

flag In the UK, a growing number of rental homes—especially in London—lack traditional living rooms, with nearly 41% of shared listings in early 2025 having no lounge. flag Rising rents and high demand push landlords to convert lounges into extra bedrooms, forcing young renters like Ella Murray and Hannah Carney to adapt by using kitchen tables or small rooms for socializing. flag While lower rent helps affordability, many report increased isolation and higher social costs. flag Experts warn the decline of communal spaces may hinder friendships and community building, with housing shortages and financial pressures limiting alternatives.

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