Letting agents handle large payments, sensitive documents and time-pressured transactions. That makes you a prime target for cybercriminals. Most attacks are not clever hacks; they are scams that rely on urgency and distraction. This article explains the common forms of cybercrime in lettings and how to prevent them. Here are the scams you will see most often, plus practical ways to stop them. 1) Invoice and bank detail change scams How it works A criminal pretends to be a l

Financial sanctions are UK government measures that can freeze assets and restrict dealings, which is why landlords and letting agents must know about sanction checks.

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A new Google survey highlights just how easy it is for renters to lose chunks of their tenancy deposit over minor issues. The study points to everyday pitfalls like dirty ovens, scuffed walls, missing lightbulbs and shows many tenants simply avoid small repairs because they don’t know how to tackle them. A third reported losing between £500 and £999, with three-quarters admitting to skipping repairs due to a lack of knowledge on how to sort them.  The good news? Letting