A first-floor flat in north London measuring just 194 square feet has been put on the market for £100,000, sparking debate over living standards. The property, located on Willoughby Lane near Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, is smaller than many budget hotel rooms and less than half the size required for new dwellings under current regulations.
The flat lacks an oven, bath, and wardrobe, with clothes hanging on a rail at the foot of the bed. It features four kitchen cupboards, a small fridge, a narrow shower, and a separate toilet. Despite its size, it can legally house two people without breaching statutory overcrowding rules.
Offered leasehold with a 91-year lease and £250 annual ground rent, the property is available to cash buyers only. Estate agents describe it as “cosy and well arranged,” highlighting its proximity to Northumberland Park Overground Station. Rightmove data shows a similar flat in the same building sold for £105,000 last year.
A spokesperson for the London Renters Union criticised the trend, stating: “It’s not right that somebody could be forced to pay as much as half of their income for a space not much bigger than the average hotel room.” They called for government investment in social housing and rent controls to create a fairer system.
The listing comes amid a housing crisis in London, where unconventional spaces are increasingly hitting the market. Earlier this month, a tiny west London flat with one window was listed for £160,000.
