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How energy efficient homes can help safeguard against rent arrears

Author: Rik Smith, Director of Tenancy Services, Goodlord Energy is still hitting the headlines in 2023. Although new price forecasts are...

#ExpertView: Rewriting the narrative on the PRS

With their blinkered focus on homeownership, politicians are letting down landlords and tenants, according to a new report commissioned by...

How to deal with damp and mould in rented homes

There are a few common questions that arise when the issue of mould in rented properties is mentioned: what causes...

Tenancy Deposit Scheme launches API integration with agent CRM solution, Apex 27

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme is pleased to announce the innovative CRM solution created for estate agent professionals Apex...

Is your letting business still compliant?

A guest blog from The Letting Partnership. Being a letting agent today means keeping up to date with an ever-changing...

Which Deposit Protection Scheme is right for me, Custodial or Insured?

You’ve chosen to protect your deposit with the government-approved, multi-award-winning Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), but unsure which scheme to use.

#AskTDS – Should I pay my deposit before or after signing a tenancy agreement?

Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) is a Government approved scheme for the protection of tenancy deposits offering both Insured...

#NewsStory: How to prepare for the Tenancy Deposit Scheme Annual Data Snapshot

What is the TDS Annual Data Snapshot? Annual membership subscriptions for the TDS Insured scheme are calculated using our...

#AskTDS: What are my rights as a student tenant?

This week, we answer a student tenancy deposit question from a tenant: For many students, university is the first time they have...

#AskTDS: "Do I have to re-register my tenancy deposits every year?"

This article has been written in response to a landlord’s query: “Do I have to re-register my tenancy deposits every...

#ExpertView: The importance of keeping tenants' contact information up-to-date

Tags: deposit protection, tenancy deposits, tenancy deposit scheme, contact information, tenant contact details The average length of the average tenancy period...

#AskTDS: "If I rent to students, what would happen if they leave the tenancy when their course ends?"

This article has been written in response to a query: “If I rent to students, what would happen if they...