London, no strings attached

Here are some simple hacks and ideas to give your rented place a new look without risking your deposit. Keep it simpleA good mantra is keep it simple; not overcrowding your room is essential to create a relaxing atmosphere. Your room will come with a bed,…

Sharing a living space with someone you don't know (ie. a stranger) usually brings the dreaded 'roommate' or 'housemate' terms to mind. Many of us have seen the sitcoms from the '90s such as Friends, Seinfeld, Fraser, and others where the main characters: Taking place in major…

Many of us will have either seen, read or heard anecdotes from the Great Gatsby, a story centred on the extreme wealth and decadence of Jay Gatsby (Leonardo Decaprio) on Long Island, New York. What is less known is the context, the Roaring 20s. Following…

Nowadays, we all know about the 'short-term' rental market thanks to the proliferation of sites like Airbnb, Booking.com, Trip Advisor and a host of others. Whereas we used to only have the choice between renting a hotel room or a bed in a hostel, now…

During the past few weeks an increasing number of people have been complaining online about the confusing aspect of fees added on top of monthly rent. There’s been quite a bit of unrest, with a reddit thread about the Airbnb price breakdown getting over 45k upvotes…