Open Banking in Referencing

Open banking can be used in tenant referencing to provide a more accurate and efficient way of assessing a tenant’s financial standing and creditworthiness. With open banking, tenants can give their prospective landlords or letting agents access to their financial data, including their bank statements and transaction history, through a secure API. By using open

Eviction Ban Extended Again

The Government has confirmed that evictions will not be enforced by bailiffs until at least 21st February 2021 with measures kept under review. Egregious cases can be enforced. It is unclear as to whether the ban on evictions will be extended beyond 21st February. The courts will remain open and continue to prioritise such cases