Belvoir says its partnership with Let Alliance is paying dividends as its franchisees sell more rent guarantee insurance to plug looming tenant fees ban.

Comprehensive reference checks, including eviction history, background reports and credit score are absolutely critical to evaluate prospective tenants, says Marc Da Silva.

With the advent of the 'accidental landlord' and popularity of buy-to-let, checking tenants' backgrounds is a must, says Marc Da Silva.

With the buy-to-let sector expanding, the need for landlord and tenant insurance products is growing ever more important, says Marc Da Silva.