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New Partnership with Reposit: More Protection, Less Hassle

We are pleased to announce our new partnership with Reposit to provide a market-leading deposit alternative for you and your tenants.

Reposit is an alternative to cash deposits that gives you more protection with less hassle.

60% more cover than a cash deposit

Cash deposits are capped at 5 weeks’ rent. Reposit gives you 8 weeks’ worth of cover, 60% more protection.

Rent faster, reduce voids

Properties advertised with a ‘deposit free option’ will typically let quicker.

FCA Authorised

Reposit is FCA authorised and underwritten by a leading insurer. That’s why they are trusted by the best in the business.

How does Reposit work? Watch the video now

1. You offer Reposit as a cash deposit alternative

By offering Reposit, at no cost to you, your tenants can move with less upfront costs, and give you the increased protection of 8 weeks’ cover.

2. Tenant chooses Reposit

Once your new tenant has opted for Reposit. You or your agent will create the Reposit on our platform.

3. Tenant pays the Reposit fee, protecting you for 8 weeks’ rent

The tenant will be sent a link to sign up and pay their Reposit fee. Once your tenant has paid, the Reposit is activated and you will be protected for 8 weeks’ worth of rent.

4. Get paid at the end of tenancy

If the tenancy ends with charges due for cleaning, damages or rent arrears, you or your agent will simply register these charges with Reposit along with the tenancy documents and supporting evidence. We will notify the tenant, collect the funds and pay them to you.

In case the tenant defaults, your Reposit cover will make sure you are paid for up to 8 weeks’ rent.

Read full details here

Making Tax Digital (MTD) – What Landlords Need to Know

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a Government initiative to modernise the UK tax system by requiring digital record-keeping and online tax submissions. Who Needs to Use MTD If your total income from property and/or self-employment is over £20,000 a year, you’ll eventually need to follow MTD rules. The rollout dates depend on your income: From… Continue Reading

Renters Rights Bill becomes the Renters Rights Act

Monday was an historic day for the private rental sector as the long-awaited Renter’s Rights Bill received Royal Assent and is now the Renter’s Rights Act. We are yet to hear when the Act will come into force, but it is expected to be Spring/Summer 2026. It is likely that it will be implemented in… Continue Reading

LoopNet Commercial Advertising Partnership

At The Online Letting Agents, we are committed to continually enhancing the service we provide to our landlords. We are pleased to announce our brand-new partnership with LoopNet – the world’s largest commercial-only property portal. With over 13 million unique monthly visitors, LoopNet connects your property with a huge audience of serious enquirers. From 5th… Continue Reading

Beat The Renters Rights Bill

Whether we like it or not, the Renters Rights Bill is coming, but there are actions you and your agent can take to reduce its impact. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out our guide on the key points of the Bill here. Tenancy Agreement: Ensure your contract becomes “contractual periodic” at the… Continue Reading

Renters Rights Bill Update

Meet our Director, Eleanor, as she talks you through the key points of the Renters Rights Bill. Although it has not yet received Royal Assent, we now have a much clearer picture of what the Renters’ Rights Bill will look like. Please note that this article has been published on 21st February 2025 and may… Continue Reading

Government publishes details of Renters’ Rights Bill

The government has released full details of the Renters’ Rights Bill, which delivers on Labour’s manifesto commitment to transform the experience of private renting, including by ending Section 21 evictions. The bill aims to improve the current system for both the 11 million private renters and 2.3 million landlords in England. The government’s aim is… Continue Reading

New Renters’ Rights Bill Announced in King’s Speech

The King, today, announced that his new Government will put in place a Renters’ Rights Bill, which is essentially a modified version of Michael Gove’s Renters (Reform) Bill which didn’t make it through Parliament before the Conservative’s lost power. Details of the bill currently are: * The end of Section 21, so called “no fault”… Continue Reading