‘No deposit’ schemes
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Rental market
Lettings demand drop is seasonal not ‘end of renting crisis’ – claim
Demand for rental homes in England fell 7.3% between Q3 and Q4 2024 and was down by 2.6% annually according to research by Zero Deposit.
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Products & Services
Deposit alternatives – too good to be true?
Since the CMA announced a review into no-deposit schemes, there has been renewed scrutiny of the sector. Richard Reed looks at what they offer and how safe and easy to use they are.
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Products & Services
Far from flat: Deposit alternative boosts partnerships by 88%
Flatfair's CEO has announced a record-breaking start to 2024, forming 61 new partnerships, a marked increase compared to the same time last year.
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Features
No 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.
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Features
Money for nothing?
Agents may be enjoying a mini boom at the moment, but dark clouds are looming. The good news is they can earn extra cash from sales and lettings – sometimes without lifting a finger, says Richard Reed.
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Guest Blogs
Mark Blakeway, Head of Lettings at The Grantley Group comments:
Mark Blakeway, Head of Lettings at The Grantley Group looks at some of the unintended consequences of the Tenant Fees Act.
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