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Winter is coming: Getting the house ready for the colder months (including winter checklist)

Winter is upon us and it’s important for landlords, agents, and tenants to be aware of how to prepare their...

#AskTDS Navigating Student Lettings: Your Questions Answered!

With student season upon us, we wanted to use our #ASKTDS blog to answer common questions we receive from agents...

#AskTDS: What is fair wear and tear in a rental property?

If you’re a landlord or letting agent, you’re likely familiar with the term “fair wear and tear.” However, understanding what...

#AskTDS: Understanding The Deposit Use Clause

In this week’s #AskTDS, we answer a common question about deposit use clauses; what they are, what they’re used for,...

Deposit Protection: 10 things to help you get it right

Renting out a property for the first time can be a daunting prospect. Between understanding your legal obligations, choosing a...

#AskTDS: My tenant wants to keep a pet, what are my options?

In this week’s #ASKTDS, we were approached with a question about a perpetually burning topic: Pets! Where a tenant who...

#AskTDS: It's springtime and I'd like to perform a mid-tenancy property inspection, how do I begin?

Spring is in the air and it’s time to open up your windows and clear away the winter cobwebs. This time...

#AskTDS: With rising energy costs, how can I improve my property's efficiency??

With rising energy bills, TDS looks at ways to improve our homes energy efficiency and help with the rising costs.

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: My tenant has complained of a mould and damp problem, what do I do next?

Mould and damp are repeat offenders in tenancy disputes. If left unattended, mould can wreak havoc in homes, causing wooden...

#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...

#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...