Particularly in larger towns and cities, landlords and build-to-let management companies are increasingly dealing with a more transient tenant-customer base, many of whom are looking for ‘service-focused’ offerings and flexible tenancy agreements. With higher churn and concerns over cash flow, the demand for solutions that streamline the tenancy management process from start to finish is evidenced by the emergence of a number of PropTech companies operating in the space. Ripe for disruption is the tenancy deposit collection process.  For many, paying what can be a substantial sum of money to secure rental accommodation is a major burden – particularly in London and the South East.  At the same time, landlords simply want to ensure that they take on trustworthy tenants without having to spend a considerable amount of time and effort ensuring the correct boxes are ticked. In response, a number of insurance firms... [Read More]