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A deposit alternative service claims online searches by tenants reflect increased uncertainty over affordability. Deposit alternatives are under scrutiny at the moment...

One of the players in the controversial Deposit Alternative field is stepping up its case for this kind of service to...

The average rental deposit in the UK is now £1,434, based on the requirement that a deposit is set at up...

The Competition and Markets Authority’s in depth investigation into the controversial deposit alternative concept has been welcomed by one of the...

One of the leading deposit alternative services has called for a code of conduct to step, amongst other things, alleged pressure...

The Observer newspaper has investigated the way letting agents apply so-called zero deposit schemes - and claims that in some cases...

Kevin Hollinrake, who until recently was the chairman of Hunters, has been named in an article about Tory MPs who have...

The controversial Right To Rent regime whereby agents and landlords are expected to check the immigration status of would-be tenants is...

The Observer newspaper has published a story alleging that a London lettings agency “pressured” prospective tenants into accepting accommodation without viewing...

Government leaks to the Observer newspaper suggest that the Housing White Paper will show a huge policy shift towards renting - and may...

An industry body has asked classified listings online service Gumtree to issue its users clear warnings about possible scams involving fake...

The Observer newspaper has made an outspoken attack on agents, landlords and others complaining about recent tax and regulation changes to the...