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.
Read MoreNo deposit? No problem!
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.
Read MoreRent guarantee insurance giant extends cover to 15 months of arrears
HomeLet & Let Alliance says unprecedented move is in response to the unusual Covid lockdown agents and landlords now face.
Read MoreBREAKING: Lettings sector supplier Barbon is snapped up by insurance giant PIB
Barbon, which last year merged with Let Alliance, has appointed Andy Halstead as its new CEO following its acquisition by PIB.
Read MoreCan you cover the rent?
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.
Read MoreTake cover! Insurance protection for landlord and tenant
Lettings doesn’t have to be a risky business, says Lisa Isaacs, – there is an insurance product to suit every agent, landlord and tenant.
Read MoreTenant referencing goes proptech
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.
Read MoreThe tenant deposit revolution
Andrea Kirkby reports on the fast-moving market for deposit protection schemes.
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