Becoming a tenant guarantor is often seen as a kind gesture, usually taken on by friends or family members who want to help someone secure a home. While it can be a supportive and generous role, it’s important to fully understand what the responsibility involves before agreeing to it. ...Read More

The UK's Ministry of Justice is piloting a new dispute resolution service to help avoid disagreements between tenants and landlords from escalating and reaching costly and time-consuming court proceedings. While mediation is something that a number of letting industry trade bodies support, including ARLA Propertymark, the group says any investment needs to focus on ensuring the service is available to those involved much earlier in the process. ...Read More