We live in cramped ‘barge city’ to avoid soaring rents – the freezing winters break our engines & mould spreads up walls

THEY can endure a constant battle with damp and mould, freezing temperatures at night and having to up sticks to move every two weeks.

But increasing numbers of Brits in UK cities, including London and Bristol, are rejecting sky-high rents and shoddy landlords to live on houseboats instead.

Paul EdwardsNathalie Brough bought Peace Frog for £55k[/caption] Paul EdwardsCanal Boats are mooring two abreast[/caption] Paul EdwardsMum-of-five Rhiannon moved from her house in Berkshire[/caption]...