Flat for 'spacious, light' room priced at £400 comes with 'very cheeky' rule

Flat for 'spacious, light' room priced at £400 comes with 'very cheeky' ruleRenting in the UK can be a costly and stressful affair, with many people resorting to flatshares to keep prices down. One ad for a flatshare has caused a stir due to a "very cheeky" ruleCommentsNewsJess Flaherty Senior News Reporter14:40, 04 Apr 2026View ImageThe bedroom in the flatshare comes with a floor to ceiling window and built in wardrobes but there's a catch (stock image)(Image: Martin Barraud via Getty Images)A London flat listing has left prospective tenants baffled thanks to a "very cheeky" rule detailed in the small print.‌The capital city's rental market is notoriously brutal on the bank balance, and figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirmed that, in 2025, London rents were more than double the current rate of UK inflation.‌In June of 2025, the average private rent in the UK stood at £1,344 per month, while Londoners were forking out an average of £2,252, according to ONS data. With such staggering costs, many renters are struggling to make ends meet, with some turning to letting out spare rooms in a bid to offset their outgoings.‌One flatshare advert is offering a "large double room in a new build flat in Camberwell" for £400 per month - but there's a significant catch.The room is described as "light, warm and spacious", boasting a "floor-to-ceiling window" and comes furnished with "a small desk and a fitted wardrobe with full-length mirrors".The property, which has no parking available, sits "on a quiet street with good connections" and is conveniently close to "lots of parks" for outdoor enthusiasts, with a shared balcony also on offer.‌However, the room is only available to a "part time lodger two nights per week", Monday to Friday, and whoever takes it on must vacate the premises by 8 o'clock each morning.The listing, posted...