New code that it will enforce among both developers and agents who sell newbuilds is set to be published next month.

New tech from RentProfile integrated with the two deposit schemes cuts process from days to minutes, but agents still in control.

Fewer people moving home and government support for renters are likely reasons behind substantial drop in disputes.

For so long the message has been ‘take the cash deposit, secure the cash deposit’ but Lisa Isaacs asks if we’re on the cusp of an alternative mainstream approach.

Cleaning topped the list of most frequent reasons for tenancy deposit disputes since 2020, with kitchens often the dirtiest room at check-out.

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme has again been awarded the Customer Service Excellence Award following a rigorous Government-backed audit.

TDS says the complications of lodging and administering tenants' deposits in a custodial scheme continue to worry agents.

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.