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Hands-up who likes doing check-in reports? These start-of-tenancy reports may not be the most popular of activities for the letting agent...

As the first signs of spring begin to appear, we look at how letting agents and landlords can start the season...

As the first signs of spring begin to appear, we look at how letting agents and landlords can start the season...

Most letting agents are already carrying out inspections for check-in and check-out reports (hopefully). Some are going further and conducting interim...

Letting agents and landlords who know how to avoid deposit disputes at the end of a tenancy can save time, money,...

The results are finally in, and to no-one’s surprise Liz Truss has been named the new leader of the Conservative Party...

In this weekend feature, inventory expert and chair of the AIIC, Daniel Evans, sets out why rental reform changes will make...

In this weekend feature, inventory expert and chair of the AIIC, Daniel Evans, sets out what a really good inventory should...

The Dispute Service has been selected to operate the New Homes Ombudsman scheme, following what has been called ”a fiercely competitive...

The TDS annual review 2020 indicates that deposit disputes have remained low over the last year, at around 1%. This is...

Deposit disputes can be time-consuming and difficult for all parties involved whether it be a letting agent, landlord, or tenant. Although at...

Tenancy deposit disputes are messy and often frustrating for all involved. While the number of formal disputes remains low, the pandemic...

When renting a property out, letting agents and landlords recognise that it is important to take a deposit from the tenant...

This week, as the title suggests, I turn my attentions to the world of deposit protection schemes. Landlords have been legally obliged...

Who are you? I’m the Head of Redress at the Property Redress Scheme. I previously worked for Legal & General PLC dealing...