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Chic Bedroom Design Ideas You Have to Try

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Your bedroom is meant to be that relaxing oasis in your home. It is your escape from all the excitement and noise in your house, it is meant to be soothing and inviting, and yet be inspiring from a design and décor standpoint. If your bedroom is currently lacking in all of the above categories, then it’s time to start thinking about a makeover project. Not only is a stylish and chic bedroom great to look at it, but it can also help to create that sense of calm that encourages healthy sleep habits.

So, before you start feeling overwhelmed with the massive amount of design options out there, here are the top chic ideas to try.

Invest in New Bedroom Furniture

If it’s been years since you invested in new bedroom furniture, it’s time to use a critical eye and take a good look at what you have. Dated furniture is only going to take away from the overall look and feel of the room, no matter what décor you try to match up with it. Even if you don’t have the budget to replace all the furniture, start with one piece and add to it over time.

So, which piece should be replaced first? There’s a good chance that your bed frame is the largest piece of furniture in your room, therefore, it’s a natural starting point. Replacing your bed frame will give the most impact in the room. 

Make sure to choose a frame that allows you to place a mattress foundation and the mattress. You need a good foundation for your mattress in order to properly distribute your weight and prevent sagging of the mattress itself.

Don’t Be Afraid to Mix and Match

This particular tip goes hand-in-hand with the furniture, as an eclectic look in a bedroom is both chic and stylish. Don’t be afraid to mix and match different textures, prints, materials, and even styles. The end result can be something truly beautiful and custom looking.

If you’re having a hard time figuring out what works and doesn’t work together, start with a color palette, and then choose elements that stick to that palette. That will automatically create the sense of flow that you’re trying to achieve.

Embrace Wallpaper

If the word “wallpaper” instantly transports you to the 1980s it’s time to think again. Today’s wallpaper designs and even construction is not at all that of the old styles. Wallpaper is now easier to hang and remove, and you’ll find a massive selection of designs. Even if you just hang wallpaper on one wall of the bedroom, it will instantly elevate the sophistication and elegance in the room. It can also act as a design focal-point.

Give Attention to Your Bedroom Lighting

Your bedroom also acts as the perfect room to tackle a lighting project. From hanging lights, pendant lights, wall sconces, bedside lamps, and chandeliers the options are endless. Lighting is able to add to the room’s ambiance and style, so be sure that you already have a cohesive design vision in place. This will make it much easier to pick out the “perfect” lighting.

Bring in the Decor Pieces

The final touch to any bedroom design is the decor. This is where you can get really creative and let your own personality and design style show. Items such as artwork, plants, vases, and other decorative pieces can truly finish off the design.

A Beautiful and Welcoming Bedroom Design

Using each of these tips will help you to create a bedroom that isn’t just chic and beautiful but is also incredibly welcoming. By the time you’re done your bedroom will look like something straight out of an interior design magazine.

 

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Taking Care of Your Toddler While Staying at Home

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Being a parent to a toddler is a hard task. And despite the fact that we’re all mostly home due to the ongoing health crisis, the additional household chores, work, and stress make it even more of a challenge.

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Luckily, you can overcome the additional workload by staying organised and getting the respite you need. So here are four tips for taking care of your kids at home during these trying times.

Schedule your day

The first step to balancing your work and parenting load is to create a schedule. How many hours or projects do you have to accomplish in a day? In between those hours, set some time for your toddler’s needs, such as feeding and playing. If you run your own business or are a freelancer like mother-of-two Catherine Balavage, then you can be more flexible with your schedule. Otherwise, your company might require you to work for set hours. In this case, it helps to inform your employer about your situation and send in a tentative schedule. They may even have maternity policies to help you out.

Keep them entertained

Keeping your children entertained allows you to focus on your other tasks. In the Irish Times’ article on keeping children entertained, they mention that toddlers are at that age when they want to ‘feel useful’ and are always in the mood to ‘sort’ stuff. For this reason, you can have them do home-play activities such as cooking and cleaning. Kitchen set toys and even a small broom might keep them occupied for a while. To satisfy their urge to sort, you can leave them with simple activities like arranging laundry into piles or different-coloured pasta into groups. Their curiosity has the potential to keep them entertained for hours.

Go out for some fresh air

Staying cooped up in your home is not good for you or your toddler’s health. If you have a garden, now is the time to maximise it. But if you don’t have one, or are simply looking for a change of scenery, you can always go out for a quick stroll. In case you’re worried, the BBC reports that walks are actually highly encouraged now, as adults can use the time to unwind and boost their immune systems. Of course, you’ll need to take trips sparingly to minimise risk. Additionally, it helps to have the necessary equipment to ensure your child remains even safer and more comfortable during these walks. According to iCandy’s guide to pushchairs, a harness and a parasol can help keep your little one protected while you’re out and about. This ensures that they won’t fall out of the pushchair or get too much exposure to the sun. You don’t need these concerns on top of everything else that’s going on, so being prepared will allow you to make the most of your daily walks.

Prepare meals in advance

Meal prep can take up a lot of time, but it will help you manage your day-to-day schedule if you have your toddler’s food ready in advance. It helps to start prepping during the weekend when you have more time. In this regard, Smart Mom Ideas lists a couple of children recipes you can store in the freezer to be eaten for the entire week. The list includes comfort food like chilli mac, small bites like mini pizzas, as well as bulk meals like casseroles.

The current situation won’t last forever. But until things go back to normal, you have to be able to adapt and work around your situation. It will sometimes be overwhelming, but by keeping these tips in mind, it doesn’t have to be too complicated all the time.

Author’s Bio

Jean Baker is a freelance writer and a mother of two beautiful daughters. She does a lot of reading in her spare time, and has opted for this kind of flexible lifestyle to be there for her kids.

Stay In Work Out: Rachael Attard Helps You Stay Fit and Active At Home

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Rachael Attard , PT, workouts Australian PT Rachael Attard has shared a free 7-day cardio workout on her website to help us keep active and beat self-isolation blues.

Following government coronavirus advice, people around the world have been urged to stay home but that doesn’t mean you need to miss out on a workout.

Women’s fitness expert and personal trainer Rachael Attard is giving everyone the opportunity to get moving and take part in her cardio sessions without having to part with money, in a bid to keep the world active while at home and help cure self-isolation blues.

Rachael Attard has launched ‘Quarantine Cardio’, a seven-day cardio workout plan that you can do from your home. You can access the workouts for free via Attard’s website here.

The workouts are appropriate for all fitness levels and abilities, require minimal equipment and most importantly can be done without leaving the house. The videos can be done alone or you can encourage those you’re quarantined with to get involved, so grab your mom/housemate/bff if applicable. The videos range from brief one minute tutorials to full length follow at home workouts.

Get ready to get your heart racing, it’s time to take advantage of the free workouts led by Attard or her Mom (a cardio instructor with over 25 years experience)!

Day 1: At Home Cardio Blast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPc71ec6IHM

This is a great alternative workout to power walking or running. Attard is joined by her mom in this workout so if you’re self-isolating with others why not get them involved too.

This workout is a full length, follow at home workout and will take around thirty minutes.

Day 2: Full Body Workout

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-B8IOB7GvE

A full-body resistance workout that won’t leave you feeling exhausted. It’s low impact and suitable for all fitness levels.

This is a one minute workout demo. Attard demonstrates how to properly execute each exercise within the comfort of your own home.

Day 3: Core Workout

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVZVYRz8AlU

A super quick ab workout that can be done anywhere. If you have sliding discs, dig them out, if not grab some small towels or paper plates.

This is a one minute workout demo. Attard demonstrates how to properly execute each exercise within the comfort of your own home.

Day 4: Couch Booty Workout

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYV5iwmuCPk

It’s time to work on your glutes and legs. To do this workout, stay in your living room as you’ll need to use the couch.

This is a one minute workout demo. Attard demonstrates how to properly execute each exercise within the comfort of your own home.

Day 5: Rest and Replenish

Day 5: Rest and Replenish

As important as it is to move your body, it’s also important to give your body time off to rest and recover.

Pro tip: Make sure you sleep on the right bed. A hybrid mattress that comes with an additional layer to relieve pressure from the most sensitive areas can help your body recover overnight

Day 6: Boxing Workout

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb6ik1ivQHo

Attard is once again joined by her mom for a boxing workout that will help tone your core and upper body.

This workout is a full length, follow at home workout and will take around 40 minutes.

Day 7: Full Body Burn

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UP8Bm0BQ4Ro

To finish off this 7-day plan, Attard has prepared another low to moderate intensity routine that will work your whole body.

This workout is a full length, follow at home workout and take a little over thirty minutes.

 

4 Best Ways to Modernize Your Old House

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home, houseWhen purchasing an older home, there are various ways by which you can work to renovate it to your liking. Whether you plan on living there, or perhaps are trying to flip the house for more money, making a house look more modern and accessible doesn’t have to be that hard. In this article, we’ll cover some of the ways you can go about making your house modern for a great and comfortable living experience. 

Furniture

When purchasing new furniture, the new style is all about open space. Whenever you visit an old house, you may see a lot of clutter as well as big and bulky furniture. When designing your new interior for your house, you’ll want to find furniture that keeps your house spacious. Oftentimes, clutter can make a nice house otherwise look unattractive to others.

Painting

Having a nice color coat on your wall and ceiling can make a big difference. When purchasing a new paint color, try to take into consideration what you want to include in your room. Many times drape colors can clash with the color of the walls. Other times, dark colors can make a room feel like a basement. 

You’ll want to find light colors that can light up the room while sunny outside. Another idea would be to find a room theme of your liking and match it with an appropriate color. For example, a light green or blue may go well with a room filled with plants as well as certain types of furniture.

Interior Decor

Decorating your new home doesn’t have to be a hassle. Have fun with it. When adding decorations like pictures to the wall, plants, paintings, or even vases and other antiques, keep in mind your ideal room design. 

Sometimes over cluttering a room with too many decorations or trinkets can prove to be bad in the end. If you’re in the process of decorating your house, keep things spaced out and in safe locations where things are not easily broken. For example, rather than putting an antique in the middle of the coffee table, putting it on the side near a lampstand away from possible danger may be the best idea.

Remodeling

Sometimes old houses can be stuffy and cluttered as is. You may want to combine two rooms for more space. Another aspect most modern houses offer is large windows. Allowing natural light into your house is usually favored by most people. 

Summing it Up

If you’re like most people, you’ll want to learn more about the best way to remodel your house. You can learn more online at various websites. For those looking for some info on finding great houses for sale and rent and home insurance, click here now.

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RUSSELL HOBBS UNVEILS STYLISH NEW HONEYCOMB COLLECTION FOR 2020

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Honeycomb range, Russell Hobbs, home, homeware, kettle, eco Russell Hobbs, one of the UK’s most recognisable and leading household brands, has launched a brand-new breakfast range that’s sure to delight interior lovers and create a stunning aesthetic, without having to makeover the entire kitchen. Available now, the must-have “Honeycomb” collection features a textured geometric surface to add a touch of modern homeliness, to kitchen countertops across the UK.

The Honeycomb range – which will be available in major retailers nationwide – responds to nature’s reflection in modernistic design, taking inspiration from textural hive structures found in the natural world. The collection combines style excellence with the premium quality that is synonymous with Russell Hobbs, whilst embracing a natural and homely appeal, to simply transform any kitchen.

Launching in four stylish monochromatic colours: black, cream, white and grey, and finished with premium stainless steel accents, the complete range comprises of a 1.7L kettle as well as a two-slice and a four-slice toaster.

The Honeycomb kettle comes with a sleek 360-degree base for ease of use, features boil dry protection, a push button lid and convenient illuminated water window. It is also engineered with Russell Hobbs’ perfect pour spout and eco-efficient quick boil technology meaning the ultra-modern kettle can boil one cup in just 43 seconds*, ideal for functional, everyday use.

We love the kettle, It has a removable filter – something that should be standard in kettles to make them last longer- , it is eco-efficient and we love its perfect pour spout. The design is fantastic, we have the grey one, and the illuminating water window is super cool. A stylish kettle with great design. 

Both toasters feature variable browning control, allowing you to toast to perfection. Illuminated frozen, cancel and reheat functions make toasting simple, with an added removable crumb tray to ensure kitchen tops remain spotless.

Russell Hobbs UK Marketing Manager, Dominic Lewis, comments “Following the release of our hugely successful Inspire range, we wanted to create a directional yet timeless collection to instantly restyle the kitchen and add a fresh touch to home interiors.

“Intertwining texture inspired by nature and contemporary features, the Honeycomb range makes you feel at home, by combining design leadership with pioneering technology, appealing to style-conscious households.”

RRP:

Honeycomb Kettle £24.99,

Honeycomb Two Slice Toaster £24.99,

Honeycomb Four Slice Toaster £39.99.

The Honeycomb range will be available to buy from Amazon. For more information, visit https://uk.russellhobbs.com/

 

*one cup is equal to 235ml of water.

Interior Design Ideas For When You Have Children

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Cleaning, decluttering, interior design. We have become obsessed with our homes. In an uncertain world the one thing it seems we have control of is our own environment. From Marie Kondo to Mrs Hinch, interior design and home improvements have become trendy. This is all well and good but if you have children it can be hard to have your home the way you want it and keep it that way.  So here are some things I try to do to keep my home a beautiful place to live.
Rotate their toys.
My children have an insane amount of toys. Toys from grandparents, their cousins old toys, toys mummy gets sent because she is an editor of a magazine. I find having boxes around and then rotating which boxes are out helps. This way they can get variety and do not use the same toys all of the time, and their other toys are tidied away where they are supposed to go. If they want the other toys, they tidy the ones they are playing with away.
Get them involved. 
Our son will tidy if asked and already helps with some chores. Children tend to love helping out with chores. Even when they are young. It has novelty factor and makes them feel grown up.
Implement some rules. 
Children learn habits and rules early on. If you install rules early it will be easier to make children keep them. Make sure they learn how to tidy up after themselves. Tell them off if they try to colour in the walls. Show them where to put their shoes and coat. Even little things make a difference.
Make sure they are safe. 
Children have a habit of getting into trouble. Have child locks on cupboard doors and drawers. Have cushioned door stoppers on all of the doors to protect little fingers. It is also important to have toughened glass in any areas that need it. Tuffx Glass is one of the leading manufacturers of toughened glass in the UK, and provide commercial and non-commercial products. One of their biggest recent works includes providing toughened glass for The Shard in London. It will look amazing while keeping your little one safe.
Don’t compromise on style. 
While some things should not be around children: anything spiky or any chocking hazards, there are a lot of stylish things you can have despite having children. You can even buy them little stools and their own furniture. A great thing to have a lot of is cushions. Make them bold and beautiful and when they are placed around the floor to stop banged heads the room will still look great.
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Homeowners Can Only Afford 66% of Their Annual Home Repairs

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Homeowners are expected to save on average £2,158.47 per year for home repairs
58% of first time buyers would prefer to buy a new build over an older building

Over a quarter of Brits said that fixing a roof was their most concerning home repair
Infographic map included showing the average maintenance shortfall (per year) across the UK
Unexpected disasters are the worst – they catch us by surprise, and mean we have to search frantically for a solution. If an unexpected disaster happens in our home, that usually means the solution will involve money – and probably lots of it – to fix what’s gone wrong. In an ideal world, we’d have a little pot of cash stored away for exactly these kinds of problems. Housing experts agree that sensible homeowners should budget 1% of the value of their property every year to maintenance and property repair. And with the average house price in the UK being £215,847, that means we should have a home improvement and repair account to the tune of £2,158.47 per year. But how many of us do that? Not enough, apparently. Rubber roofing specialists Rubber4Roofs surveyed 3,000 UK homeowners to find out what their home-fixing slush fund was worth. Taken on average, they found that Brits only budget £1,438.98; that’s a national shortfall of £719 (or 33% less than what they should be budgeting). Not ideal if your boiler suddenly breaks down over the winter, or your washing machine suddenly springs a leak.
But while that’s the UK average, some regions are doing even worse, as the infographic below illustrates:

As you would expect with such high property prices, Greater London comes out on top (well, bottom) with an average budget shortfall of £3,288. That’s a big gap, particularly if something major goes wrong with your house. That could also be because the cost of living is substantially higher here, so that people don’t manage to save that much (plus all those metropolitan cappuccinos and avocados on toast don’t come cheap…). Close on their heels is the South East of England, with a gap of £1,947.

The money-savviest region, in contrast, is the North East – they’re only short by £800, not that much more than the national average. They know the value of a penny or two up there! But regardless of how much you do or don’t have saved, many of us are likely to put the cost of any repairs straight onto a credit card, thus delaying the pain of parting with actual cash – nearly a fifth of us do this.

Rubber4Roofs also asked first time buyers whether they preferred new builds, or older buildings; over half of them (58%) said new builds, presumably because fewer things were likely to go wrong – well, not in the first few years at any rate! But when asked which type of repair worried homeowners the most, due to the cost, the majority of them said roof repairs. Over a quarter of us (27.5%) know that this is usually a substantial cost, due to the nature of the work needing to be done, from the risk of sending workers onto the roof, to the heavy graft needed to fix any holes or leaks. Though you might want to avoid any future issues by installing rubber roofing instead: it’s a single-ply synthetic membrane you can use on low-sloping or flat roofs because it’s durable, pliable and waterproof; the benefit is that, although the cost difference to traditional flat roofing materials is negligible, rubber roofing has a life expectancy of 50 years which is up to 5 times as long.

This was closely followed by plumbing issues (26.5%); again, when something goes wrong and you’re left with indoor flooding, caused by anything from a blocked loo to overflowing drains, it’s not going to come cheap. Fixing foundations (18.5%) and removing mould (17.5%) were also concerns, due to the amount of work and associated costs involved. Few of us worry about electrical issues (7%) as that usually seems pretty straightforward, usually involving a change of wiring or a fuse, and the least problematic repair is repairing the drain pipe (3%).
‘It looks like Brits might have to start putting a little bit more away each month to ensure they’re covered for unforeseen repairs,’ says Tom Cullingford, owner at Rubber4Roofs. ‘There’s nothing worse than the headache of a major housing issue, coupled with the headache of trying to find the money to pay for it. But putting precautions in place, such as installing rubber roofing, can save time and money in the long run.’

2017 Rental Affordability Index

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  • To rent the recommended space for one person, Londoners must pay an average of £963.76 per month.

  • On average, Londoners must earn a gross salary of at least £3,323.07 per month to afford to live alone and meet additional living costs. That equates to a gross salary of £39,876.84 per year.

  • A family living in London must earn an average of £6,305.31 per month to cover rent plus living costs. That equates to a gross salary of £75,663.72 per year.

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Nested.com, the London based online estate agent, produced the Rental Affordability Index. The study illustrates the price of renting per square metre in 33 London boroughs, 15 UK cities and 72 cities worldwide. Based on this, the research could further convey the minimum gross salary required to support an individual and a family of four in rented property, based on the minimum space recommended for one person, and for a family.

The comprehensive study was undertaken in order to understand the costs associated with renting as an individual and as a family, and to determine whether cities are becoming increasingly unaffordable. The inclusion of specific results for each of the 33 London boroughs allows easy comparison between regional and global cities to the UK capital, with its much-publicised unaffordability. 

The price per square metre of property was calculated based upon current market listings for all locations researched, whilst the minimum space recommended for one person and four people is laid out in guidelines from the Greater London Authority.1 The gross salary guideline was included to help illustrate relative affordability.2 

London

  • To rent a property of the minimum space recommended for one person, Londoners must on average pay £963.76 per month.

  • Taking into account the recommended maximum 29% of income which should be spent on rent,2 on average a Londoner needs to earn a gross salary of £3,323.07 per month to live alone. This equates to £39,876.84 per year.

  • In London, the minimum space recommended for a  family of four requires a monthly income of £6,305.31. This equates to an annual salary of £75,663.72.

  • The least affordable borough to rent in London is Kensington and Chelsea, where rent per square metre is £72.40 per month. 

  • To afford to rent alone and cover additional living costs in Kensington and Chelsea, an individual needs an income of £9,736.55 per month, or £116,838.60 per year.

  • To afford the rent for the minimum space recommended for a family of four in Kensington and Chelsea, a monthly income of £18,474.48 is needed. This is equal to an annual income of £221,693.76.

  • The most affordable borough to rent in London is Bexley, where rent per square metre is £13.30 per month. 

  • To afford to rent alone and cover additional living costs in Bexley, an individual must earn an income of £1,788.62 per month, or £21,463.44 per year.

  • To afford the rent for the minimum space recommended for a family of four in Bexley, a monthly income of £3,393.79 would be required, equal to an annual income of £40,725.48.

 

The results for London, ranked by the cost of rental per square per metre, are as follows:

Borough

Cost Per Sq. Metre

Monthly Rental for a Single Person 

Yearly Income Needed to Afford Single Person Rental 

Monthly Rental for a Family 

Yearly Income Needed for to Afford Family Rental

1

Kensington & Chelsea

£72.40

£2,823.60

£116,838.60

£5,357.60

£221,693.76

2

City of Westminster

£54.82

£2,137.98

£88,468.08

£4,056.68

£167,862.60

3

City of London

£44.42

£1,732.38

£71,684.64

£3,287.08

£136,017.12

4

Camden

£39.50

£1,540.50

£63,744.84

£2,923.00

£120,951.72

5

Hammersmith & Fulham

£32.86

£1,281.54

£53,029.20

£2,431.64

£100,619.64

6

Islington

£32.34

£1,261.26

£52,190.04

£2,393.16

£99,027.36

7

Wandsworth

£31.69

£1,235.91

£51,141.12

£2,345.06

£97,036.92

8

Southwark

£31.29

£1,220.31

£50,495.64

£2,315.46

£95,812.08

9

Lambeth

£30.53

£1,190.67

£49,269.12

£2,259.22

£93,484.92

10

Haringey

£26.65

£1,039.35

£43,007.64

£1,972.10

£81,604.08

11

Hackney

£25.72

£1,003.08

£41,506.80

£1,903.28

£78,756.36

12

Richmond upon Thames

£23.49

£916.11

£37,908.00

£1,738.26

£71,928.00

13

Merton

£22.42

£874.38

£36,181.20

£1,659.08

£68,651.64

14

Tower Hamlets

£21.70

£846.30

£35,019.36

£1,605.80

£66,446.88

15

Barnet

£21.67

£845.13

£34,970.88

£1,603.58

£66,355.08

16

Brent

£20.89

£814.71

£33,712.08

£1,545.86

£63,966.60

17

Kingston upon Thames

£20.50

£799.50

£33,082.80

£1,517.00

£62,772.36

18

Ealing

£20.47

£798.33

£33,034.32

£1,514.78

£62,680.56

19

Enfield

£19.00

£741.00

£30,662.04

£1,406.00

£58,179.36

20

Waltham Forest

£17.70

£690.30

£28,564.08

£1,309.80

£54,198.60

21

Hounslow

£17.47

£681.33

£28,192.92

£1,292.78

£53,494.32

22

Harrow

£17.17

£669.63

£27,708.84

£1,270.58

£52,575.72

23

Lewisham

£16.82

£655.98

£27,144.00

£1,244.68

£51,504.00

24

Greenwich

£16.52

£644.28

£26,659.92

£1,222.48

£50,585.40

25

Newham

£16.50

£643.50

£26,627.64

£1,221.00

£50,524.08

26

Sutton

£16.08

£627.12

£25,949.76

£1,189.92

£49,238.04

27

Redbridge

£15.92

£620.88

£25,691.64

£1,178.08

£48,748.08

28

Hillingdon

£15.83

£617.37

£25,546.32

£1,171.42

£48,472.56

29

Bromley

£15.70

£612.30

£25,336.56

£1,161.80

£48,074.52

30

Croydon

£15.30

£596.70

£24,691.08

£1,132.20

£46,849.68

31

Barking & Dagenham

£14.94

£582.66

£24,110.04

£1,105.56

£45,747.36

32

Havering

£13.88

£541.32

£22,399.44

£1,027.12

£42,501.48

33

Bexley

£13.30

£518.70

£21,463.44

£984.20

£40,725.48

Average across 33 boroughs

£24.71

£963.69

£39,876.84

£1,828.54

£75,663.72

 

UK cities: 

  • The second most expensive UK city for rent prices is Edinburgh at a cost of £12.85 per square metre. 

  • The most affordable city to rent property is Belfast at £6.29 per square metre.  

  • An income of £1,728.10 per month is needed for single habitation in Edinburgh. That equates to an annual salary of £20,737.20 per year 

  • To afford family rental in Edinburgh, a monthly income of £3,278.97 is needed. That equates to an annual income of £39,347.64.

  • An income of just £845.90 per month is needed for single habitation in Belfast. That equates to an annual salary of £10,150.80 per year.

  • To afford family rental in Belfast, a monthly income of just £1,605.03 is needed. That equates to an annual income of  £19,260.36.

  • Single rental in London is more expensive than family rental in any other UK city.  

  • Three of the UK cities made the top 50 global cities list (London, Edinburgh and Bristol)

 

The top 15 results for the UK cities list, ranked by the cost of rental per square per metre, are as follows:

City

Cost Per Sq. Metre

Monthly Rental for a Single Person 

Yearly Income Needed to Afford Single Person Rental 

Monthly Rental for a Family  

Yearly Income Needed for to Afford Family Rental

1

London3 

£24.71

£963.69

£39,876.84

£1,828.54

£75,663.72

2

Edinburgh

£12.85

£501.15

£20,737.20

£950.90

£39,347.64

3

Bristol

£11.22

£437.58

£18,106.80

£830.28

£34,356.36

4

Southampton

£10.68

£416.52

£17,235.36

£790.32

£32,702.88

5

Manchester

£9.79

£381.81

£15,799.08

£724.46

£29,977.68

6

Aberdeen

£9.61

£374.79

£15,508.56

£711.14

£29,426.52

7

Cardiff

£9.24

£360.36

£14,911.44

£683.76

£28,293.48

8

Leeds

£8.92

£347.88

£14,395.08

£660.08

£27,313.68

9

Nottingham

£8.83

£344.37

£14,249.76

£653.42

£27,038.04

10

Sheffield

£8.54

£333.06

£13,781.76

£631.96

£26,150.04

11

Birmingham

£8.51

£331.89

£13,733.40

£629.74

£26,058.24

12

Newcastle

£8.47

£330.33

£13,668.84

£626.78

£25,935.72

13

Glasgow

£8.31

£324.09

£13,410.60

£614.94

£25,445.76

14

Liverpool

£7.19

£280.41

£11,603.16

£532.06

£22,016.28

15

Belfast

£6.29

£245.31

£10,150.80

£465.46

£19,260.36

Global cities:

  • Of the 120 locations included in the ranking, San Francisco is the most expensive city to rent property outside of London, at £42.81 per square metre. 

  • To afford to rent alone and cover additional living costs in San Francisco, an individual must earn £5,757.21 per month. This equates to £69,086.52 per year.

  • To afford rent for the minimum space recommended for a family of four in San Francisco, an income of £10,923.93 per month is needed. This equates to £131,087.16 per year.

  • Of the 120 locations included, Cairo is the cheapest city to rent property, at just £3.05 per square metre. 

  • To afford to rent alone and cover additional living costs in Cairo, an individual must earn £410.17 per month. This equates to £4,922.04 per year.

  • To afford the rent for the minimum space recommended for a family of four in Cairo, a monthly income of £778.28 is needed. This equates to £9,339.36 per year. 

 

The top 50 results for the global cities list, ranked by the cost of rental per square per metre, are as follows:

City

Cost Per Sq. Metre

Monthly Rental for a Single Person 

Yearly Income Needed to Afford Single Person Rental

Monthly Rental for a Family 

Yearly Income Needed for to Afford Family Rental

1

San Francisco, USA

£42.81

£1,669.59

£69,086.52

£3,167.94

£131,087.16

2

New York City, USA

£41.03

£1,600.17

£66,213.96

£3,036.22

£125,636.64

3

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

£33.14

£1,292.46

£53,481.12

£2,452.36

£101,476.92

4

Dubai, UAE

£30.49

£1,189.11

£49,204.56

£2,256.26

£93,362.52

5

Singapore, Singapore

£28.84

£1,124.76

£46,541.76

£2,134.16

£88,310.04

6

Washington D.C., USA

£28.73

£1,120.47

£46,364.28

£2,126.02

£87,973.20

7

Geneva, Switzerland

£26.66

£1,039.74

£43,023.72

£1,972.84

£81,634.80

8

Sydney, Australia

£25.30

£986.70

£40,828.92

£1,872.20

£77,470.32

9

Zurich, Switzerland

£25.19

£982.41

£40,651.44

£1,864.06

£77,133.48

10

Los Angeles, USA

£24.75

£965.25

£39,941.40

£1,831.50

£75,786.24

11

London, UK3 

£24.71

£963.69

£39,876.84

£1,828.54

£75,663.72

12

Miami, USA

£24.53

£956.67

£39,586.32

£1,815.22

£75,112.56

13

Chicago, USA

£21.52

£839.28

£34,728.84

£1,592.48

£65,895.72

14

Copenhagen, Denmark

£20.40

£795.60

£32,921.40

£1,509.60

£62,466.24

15

Tokyo, Japan

£20.20

£787.80

£32,598.60

£1,494.80

£61,853.76

16

Vancouver, Canada

£20.00

£780.00

£32,275.92

£1,480.00

£61,241.40

17

Amsterdam, Netherlands

£19.54

£762.06

£31,533.48

£1,445.96

£59,832.84

18

Paris, France

£18.93

£738.27

£30,549.12

£1,400.82

£57,964.92

19

Melbourne, Australia

£18.18

£709.02

£29,338.80

£1,345.32

£55,668.36

20

Oslo, Norway

£17.39

£678.21

£28,063.92

£1,286.86

£53,249.40

21

Reykjavik, Iceland

£17.34

£676.26

£27,983.16

£1,283.16

£53,096.28

22

Stockholm, Sweden

£17.28

£673.92

£27,886.32

£1,278.72

£52,912.56

23

Dublin, Ireland

£16.81

£655.59

£27,127.92

£1,243.94

£51,473.40

24

Seoul, South Korea

£16.36

£638.04

£26,401.68

£1,210.64

£50,095.44

25

Toronto, Canada

£16.32

£636.48

£26,337.12

£1,207.68

£49,972.92

26

Auckland, New Zealand

£16.24

£633.36

£26,208.00

£1,201.76

£49,728.00

27

Brisbane, Australia

£16.12

£628.68

£26,014.32

£1,192.88

£49,360.56

28

Helsinki, Finland

£15.92

£620.88

£25,691.64

£1,178.08

£48,748.08

29

Beijing, China

£15.80

£616.20

£25,497.96

£1,169.20

£48,380.64

30

Perth, Australia

£15.48

£603.72

£24,981.48

£1,145.52

£47,400.84

31

Munich, Germany

£15.26

£595.14

£24,626.52

£1,129.24

£46,727.16

32

Shanghai, China

£15.17

£591.63

£24,481.20

£1,122.58

£46,451.64

33

Milan, Italy

£15.00

£585.00

£24,206.88

£1,110.00

£45,931.08

34

Rome, Italy

£14.54

£567.06

£23,464.56

£1,075.96

£44,522.52

35

Tel Aviv, Israel

£14.51

£565.89

£23,416.08

£1,073.74

£44,430.60

36

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

£13.71

£534.69

£22,125.12

£1,014.54

£41,980.92

37

Edinburgh, UK

£12.85

£501.15

£20,737.20

£950.90

£39,347.64

38

Dusseldorf, Germany

£12.68

£494.52

£20,462.88

£938.32

£38,827.08

39

Madrid, Spain

£12.04

£469.56

£19,430.04

£890.96

£36,867.36

40

Hamburg, Germany

£11.99

£467.61

£19,349.40

£887.26

£36,714.24

41

Vienna, Austria

£11.88

£463.32

£19,171.92

£879.12

£36,377.40

42

Taipei, Taiwan

£11.88

£463.32

£19,171.92

£879.12

£36,377.40

43

Brussels, Belgium

£11.85

£462.15

£19,123.44

£876.90

£36,285.48

44

Moscow, Russia

£11.60

£452.40

£18,720.00

£858.40

£35,520.00

45

Bristol, UK

£11.22

£437.58

£18,106.80

£830.28

£34,356.36

46

Berlin, Germany

£10.81

£421.59

£17,445.12

£799.94

£33,100.92

47

Southampton, UK

£10.68

£416.52

£17,235.36

£790.32

£32,702.88

48

Osaka, Japan

£10.29

£401.31

£16,605.96

£761.46

£31,508.64

49

Jakarta, Indonesia

£10.28

£400.92

£16,589.76

£760.72

£31,478.04

50

Barcelona, Spain

£10.27

£400.53

£16,573.68

£759.98

£31,447.44