NEWS & GUIDES
Updates and information from our editorial team
We provide useful guides, tips and updates for Tenant Shop customers.
Beaconsfield named Britain’s most expensive postcode for renters
The small market town of Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire has been named Britain’s most expensive postcode for renters, overtaking even London’s most exclusive boroughs.
Moving house checklist: Everything you need to remember
With so much to remember, we thought we’d try to make life easier by providing a moving house checklist, with all the things you need.
How to save on your energy bills and the environment
Households are facing up to 56% rise on energy bills in coming months, with no cheaper energy deals in sight due to the rise on wholesale prices.
Utilising technology amidst a pandemic
Letting and Estate Agents have responded quickly to circumstances and legislation, not only to survive but to thrive in these difficult times.
All change in 2021? We’re talking Evictions, RoPA & ‘Breathing Space’
Evictions, RoPA & ‘Breathing Space’ With the rollercoaster year that was 2020 having finally ended, we are all hoping for some stability in the coming months, particularly when considering the…
Tenant Shop finds that renters are “committed to reducing their carbon footprint”
The moral compass of renters has sharpened on the subject of eco-housing. Affordability remains a top priority for most who rent, yet the growing concern over the environmental impact of…
£57,948.95 raised by Propertymark team in aid of homelessness
Last night we were part of the team of over 100 individuals, organised by Propertymark, to sleep out at Queen Elizabeth Olympic park, in London, as part of Centrepoint’s Sleep…
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week
ARLA Propertymark are backing Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, which runs from 18-24 November aims to raise further awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide and ensure everybody knows how to…
Section 21 consultation being considered
The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has submitted its response to the government’s consultation on scrapping Section 21 evictions. They have been encouraging landlords to join the fight for fairer repossessions,…
Regulation is coming to the property sector
ARLA Propertymark are urging their members to become compliant with the Regulation of Property Agents (RoPA) report recommendations before changes become official. ARLA reported: “There are substantial changes ahead, which…
Rogue letting agent figures proof we need regulation say ARLA
A London Trading Standard’s report suggests that half of the agencies it contacted in a 15-month survey may have broken laws, particularly applying to the display and charging of fees,…
How can agents and landlords improve their offering for older tenants?
We spoke to Letting Agent Today about how letting agents and landlords can benefit from adapting the service they offer to cater for a growing number of family renters and…
Government calls for tenancy deposit reform
Secretary of State James Brokenshire MP has announced a call for evidence on tenancy deposit protection in England. The call for evidence seeks to understand the barriers tenants face providing…
Tenant Shop hire 100th employee in Grantham
Tenant Shop has officially hired its 100th employee at its office in Grantham. The creation of the new role at the company that helps letting agents manage tenancies and provides…
Tenant Shop win Best in Sector at ESTAS Awards
We’re thrilled to announce that Tenant Shop has won ‘Best in Sector – Tenant Services’ at the ESTAS. The ESTAs are the largest and longest-running awards in the UK…
We’re going to the ARLA conference
We’re excited to once again be attending the ARLA conference and this year it is as one of their Industry Suppliers. ARLA’s Industry Suppliers provide specialist products and services ranging…
