Average UK annual rent per tenancy is now £11,808 as rent rose by 6.2% outside the M25 and plummeted by 4.7% inside it.

The new ‘no-deposit’ schemes offer benefits to tenants, agents and landlords alike. Richard Reed reviews what’s on offer and asks how the traditional schemes stand up against them.

HomeLet & Let Alliance says unprecedented move is in response to the unusual Covid lockdown agents and landlords now face.

Barbon, which last year merged with Let Alliance, has appointed Andy Halstead as its new CEO following its acquisition by PIB.

Covid cast a shadow of doubt over rent guarantee insurance, says Richard Reed, but insurers have responded to ensure this critical lettings cover continues to be available.

Lettings doesn’t have to be a risky business, says Lisa Isaacs, – there is an insurance product to suit every agent, landlord and tenant.

People and proptech work together to verify that tenants are who they say they are and, says Lisa Isaacs, accurately predict their ability to pay the rent.

Andrea Kirkby reports on the fast-moving market for deposit protection schemes.