Sharing accommodation 'the healthy option' for renters |
22 2007 |
| Those sharing a rented flat with others not only save money but are also more likely to be in better health, new research has concluded. According to a study carried out by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine's Centre for Population Studies, people who live on their own are more likely to be depressed, lonely or unhappy. Women in particular were found to be happier living with friends or family members, the institute's Professor Emily Grundy concluded, with the notable exception of those living in Nordic countries. These latest findings come soon after the National Landlords' Association (NLA) revealed that growing numbers of young professionals moving to London to pursue a career are opting for rental accommodation, with many sharing a flat or house with friends or colleagues. "There's demand for accommodation, particularly in London and the south-east, and there are people at the moment who feel they cannot afford to get on the property ladder, so they are going to the private rental sector," the NLA's Simon Gordon explained.  |
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