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.

The cost of securing a rental property up 24% in some parts of the nation – although the overall trend is slightly down, according to survey.

Heralded as a new period of harmony between landlords, tenants and agents, the reduced number of tenancies taken up this year are a more likely explanation.

Subscription-based service Ome has been launched by insurance and compliance giant Hamilton Fraser after three years of planning.