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Reluctance to move during the pandemic is thought to be a key reason for a sharp drop in tenancy disputes between...

A survey of some 600 agents and landlords by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme has revealed the most popular cause of deposit...

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme and industry supplier Inventory Hive are working together to provide two new training courses.  Led by Michael Hill...

The not-for-profit Tenancy Deposit Scheme says it still has vacancies for its April online courses.  There are two currently available - the...

With the Government announcement this week of another national lockdown across England amid the surging coronavirus infections, it once again puts...

Recent debate about urgent need for reform and better collaboration within the property industry, has once again come under the spotlight...

It’s been an unexpected year for the property market, shaped by the effects of the pandemic. We didn’t quite anticipate the...

Letting agents are being invited to additional courses from TDS Academy online. The courses, offering Continuing Professional Development training virtually, look in particular...

PropTech service The Depositary is extending its existing partnership with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, aiming to fully integrate with the TDS...

A new service claims it could help to avoid arrears by mediating in disputes between tenants and landlords or their agents. The...

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme is inviting agents and landlords to a series of webinars to discuss the three stages of a...

Hello and welcome to the latest Conquering Corona - our guide for agents to get through these challenging times. Please let us...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? My name is Jon Notley and I am the co-founder...

This month sees the launch of a new trade body for the lettings sector - the National Residential Landlords Association. It’s the...

The Association of Residential Letting Agents and the Tenancy Deposit Scheme have created a matrix for letting agents and landlords about...

Well-known letting agent Kristjan Byfield has announced the details of his new product which aims to reduce the workload of the...

Ben Beadle is to be the chief executive of the new National Residential Landlords Association, launching in January. The new body comes...

A national awareness campaign is required to help landlords get to grip with new Energy Performance Certificate legislation. That’s the view of...

The Deposit Protection Service has revealed that more than four out of 10 of the tenancy deposits it manages are currently...

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme, which suggested a devastating fire in early January, has been recognised for the professional, efficient and calm...

Two housing organisations have come together to fund a major research programme to improve standards in the private rental sector. They are...

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme says that success of its information centre shows that the industry wants more information on the deposit...

Not-for-profit operator Tenancy Deposit Scheme says early intervention between landlords and tenants across the UK is resulting in many more deposit...

A new report by a leading lettings sector expert cautions parents who are considering entering the Buy To Let sector by...

Tenancy Deposit Scheme is the latest player in the private rental sector to launch online tools to help letting agents cope...

New ‘best practice’ guidance to letting agents and landlords has been introduced ahead of the introduction of the tenants’ fees ban...

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme has launched a series of events to educate letting agents and landlords on deposit protection. Starting next month...

The Dispute Service, which operates the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, has been ranked among the Sunday Times’ 100 best not-for-profit companies to...

The latest report for the rental sector by the TDS Charitable Foundation calls for greater cooperation between property professionals and tenants...

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme - which was hit by a serious fire at its Hemel Hempstead headquarters last evening - has appointed...

Deposit protection provider The Dispute Service says it has seen a big rise in the number of deposits it protects in...

Fewer than one per cent of private tenancies end in a dispute over the deposit - and the figure is this...

Tenant deposit protection scheme TDS will be in London in February to host a ‘hands-on’ half-day workshop for agents and landlords. Part...

One of the country’s leading buy to let experts has given her reasoning behind the surge in the number of people...

More independent lettings agencies - Anthony Pepe, Let Leeds and Alexander & Co (formerly kaleidoscope Group) - have signed up to...

Property expert Kate Faulkner says the massive surge in new regulations, legislation and fiscal measures aimed at the private rental sector...

An adjudicator with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme has given advice on how to avoid disputes over gardening this summer. Writing on the...

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme is sending its congratulations to the writers of an EastEnders storyline tackling problems in the private rented sector. A recent...

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme has announced new dates for its academy courses, delivering training on tenancy deposit disputes and adjudication to...

The ZPG-backed Zero Deposit scheme, one of a number now existing putting forward an alternative to traditional deposits, has announced four...

Buy to let expert Kate Faulkner says tenants should undertake more research on agents, landlords and properties before choosing a place...

David Cox, the chief executive of ARLA Propertymark, has joined the board of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme as a non-executive director. Cox,...

A leading buy to let expert is calling on agents to work more closely with landlords and tenants to improve communications...

Ajay Jagota, the north east agent known for his campaign against rental deposits, says recent initiatives by two deposit protection services...

The Dispute Service (TDS) has announced today that it will provide dispute resolution for a new deposit replacement company.  The 'long-term strategic...

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme has launched a new guide for agents, landlords and tenants on how to make concluding a lease...

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme has commissioned buy to let expert Kate Faulkner to assess issues in the private rental sector -...

Who are you? Rebecca Johnston What does it say on your business card? Managing Director (TDS Custodial) What is TDS Custodial? TDS Custodial is a government-approved...

Deposit protection organisation the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) has announced that current ARLA Propertymark Vice President Claire Lloyd will be joining...

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme says the end of May usually triggers the annual movement of students from their rented properties -...

A buy to let expert says there should be stronger enforcement and streamlining of legislation in the private rental sector. In a...

It seems prop-tech is exploding at a scary rate, and the latest brands are all trying to grab our attention by...

Annoying isn’t it. You take on a stunning property, agree a compelling asking price and your Vendor is desperate to get the...

Why not drive one of the most powerful, beautiful, and sensational supercars available on the planet today, and at a price...

The average tenancy deposit for England and Wales is just below £1,000 - but London’s typical deposit is now at its...

The number of tenancy deposit disputes reached a record high in 2015-16, but still represents only a fraction of all deposits. Figures...

SafeDeposits Scotland has announced that Ian Potter will succeed Sir Andrew Cubie as the organisation's chairman. Potter, who has been on the...

The key lies in improving your customer experience through technology For Agents, the tremendous growth in online estate agents highlights a strong...

New data from the Tenancy Deposit Scheme shows that at the end of March 2016 there were a total of 3.426m...

A report by buy to let guru Kate Faulkner says accidental landlords could unwittingly be contributing to some high profile problems in...

Our latest infographic shows figures of how the majority of deposits are repaid at the end of tenancy and goes into...

Research undertaken by one of Britain’s leading rental sector experts and the Tenancy Deposit Scheme Charitable Foundation gives perhaps the most...

Two new custodial services are being launched today by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme and Mydeposits. Custodial systems mean deposit money is held...

An initiative between the Residential Landlords Association and the Tenancy Deposit Scheme Charitable Foundation will help charities and other organisations offer...

New partners have been announced for The ESTAS Group's annual awards event taking place in London in April.  The headline sponsor remains...

A formal tenancy deposit dispute could be defused by something as basic as a simple conversation, says the Association of Independent...

Landlords and letting agents have been issued a reminder that they have less then three weeks to protect tenancy deposits with...

In 2007, the government introduced a compulsory deposit protection scheme as part of the Housing Act 2004 to help protect tenants...