A liberal usage of the term ‘one-bed’ From ‘no-WFH’ rules to £100-a-month charges for plug sockets, the bleak world of renting in London never ceases to shock us. Despite paying eye-watering prices which eclipse those in the rest of the country, tenants in the capital are getting increasingly less for their money. ‘For a grand a month, you could live in a castle in the countryside,’ is a common refrain.
The ‘ample storage space’ mentioned ‘The property is well-maintained and benefits from a friendly and quiet environment, perfect for students or professionals,’ they continue in their Facebook post. ‘Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity!’ Yet as you can probably imagine, when it was posted to the r/London subreddit, most users felt it was anything but.