Fractional renting

Fractional renting

Weekday renting is a term used to describe those individuals who rent on a part-time basis. These people typically rent a room in someone’s home for the working week, hence weekday renting is often also described as fractional renting.

The growth in popularity of weekday renting in the UK has arisen as individuals find that work requirements draw them away from their homes, lengthening commuting distances and journey times. Busy people, tired of long distance commuting, look for somewhere to rent close to work so they can stay away during the working week and improve their work-life balance.

Simultaneously, financial pressures on homeowners have led to a rise in the number of people offering rooms for working week renting. Taking a weekday lodger provides additional income but leaves the homeowner with a spare room for the weekend.

Weekday renting services facilitate the linking of homeowners and lodgers.


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