Deposit alternative service responds to Citizens Advice criticism

9th June 2026

Deposit alternative service responds to Citizens Advice criticism

A deposit alternative service has responded to recent Citizens Advice  criticisms of the sector. Citizens Advice raised concerns that some renters using deposit alternative products believe they were not given a clear choice and felt pressured or misled when arranging a tenancy. Gary Wright, chief executive of flatfair, says: “The findings are concerning and...

Landlords unlikely to let to smokers and vapers – new stats

9th June 2026

Landlords unlikely to let to smokers and vapers – new stats

A new survey shows how unpopular smoker and vaper tenants are with landlords.  A survey of 500...

Landlords fail in legal bid to stop council licensing schemes 

8th June 2026

Landlords fail in legal bid to stop council licensing schemes 

A council has successfully defended a legal challenge to its Selective and Additional Licensing Schemes. The decision...

Agents back Landlord Registration Scheme ‘to raise standards’

8th June 2026

Agents back Landlord Registration Scheme ‘to raise standards’

Agents’ trade body Propertymark is backing the idea of a landlord registration scheme, saying it will...



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