Is life outside the capital the answer for London’s renters?

Another year, another inflation-busting rent rise. Many of London’s workers would be forgiven for wondering whether it wouldn’t make sense just to up sticks and join the commuters vaulting the green belt every morning. Well wonder no more.

We looked at whether it is cheaper to rent outside of London and commute in by train every day, or if the capital is still worth it. The answer is the latter – just about.

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