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First Flat Checklist: Everything You Need for Your First Rented Flat

Moving from a room in a shared house to your own flat is a big step up, and so is the shopping list. In a shared house a lot of things are just “there”. In a flat, the vacuum, ironing board and even the light bulbs are suddenly your problem. Here’s what you’ll need, in the order you’ll need it.

21/10/2026

By Dan Sudlow

Moving In & Home

How to Keep a Rented Room Warm Cheaply This Winter

Shared-house rooms in older Leicester terraces can get properly cold in winter, and if bills are included, you often don’t control the thermostat. The good news is that most of the best fixes are cheap, portable and won’t upset your landlord. Here’s what actually makes a difference, roughly in order of value for money.

14/10/2026

By Dan Sudlow

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