Chief of proptech firm Vouch says pandemic has helped to initiate a much needed injection of innovation within the industry.

A good tenant reference is the foundation of a reliable let, but as Richard Reed reveals, there are an increasing number of tech-led options now available.

Sheffield-based Vouch says the pandemic has disrupted the traditional referencing industry and ushered in a demand for digital.

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.

Vouch and Reposit has signed a deal that enables letting agents to manage a tenant's deposit and referencing on a single smartphone app.

Industry players worry that million of tenants will struggle to pass referencing after prolonged periods on the recently-extended scheme.

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…

Lettings software supplier Goodlord has acquired the hybrid referencing business Vouch.