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Zero Deposit partners with COHO to provide deposit and guarantor products
Alec Mckenzie said: “That partnership is a natural fit with our mission to make renting easier, faster and fairer for all."
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Only 9% of landlords would switch to deposit alternatives if insured schemes were abolished – Zero Deposit
Almost two-thirds (64%) would transfer deposits to a traditional custodial scheme.
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London rents near £2,300 as international tenant base drives guarantor demand, study finds
Zero Deposit analysed average monthly rental values across London and the wider UK between May 2024 and May 2026.
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Build-to-rent completions see 11.7% rise in Q1, Zero Deposit finds
Analysis also found that the average rental premium achieved by build-to-rent properties reached 12.3% in 2025, compared with 6.5% in 2016.
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Renters’ Rights Act could double number of tenants needing guarantors, says Zero Deposit
The deposit alternative provider found that tenants in almost one in five local authority districts across England already fail to meet standard rental affordability requirements.
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Zero Deposit secures 24% market share as JLL adopts Guarantor+ solution
The solution, which offers a fully regulated alternative to traditional personal guarantors, has already reached a reported 24% market share since launching in February 2026.
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April Mortgages launches no deposit mortgage product
New long-term fixed rate mortgage allows buyers to borrow without a deposit, targeting creditworthy renters locked out of homeownership.
Rental Market
Just 8% of rental properties allow pets despite upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill
New analysis from Zero Deposit reveals that only 8% of rental properties currently on the market are pet-friendly, despite incoming legal changes aiming to make it harder for landlords to refuse tenants with pets.
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Perenna and Deposit Unlock enable zero deposit home purchase
Gleeson Homes provided a 5% deposit, enabling the family to secure a 95% LTV mortgage through Perenna under the Deposit Unlock scheme.
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Access FS selected as sole distributor for zero-deposit mortgage lender
The lender is set to launch its first range of mortgages this month, available solely through Access FS.
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Rental homes demand falls 7.3% in Q4 2024, research reveals
The lowest rental demands were in West Yorkshire at 16.6%, Nottinghamshire at 17%, and Leicestershire at 17.5%.
Rental Market
73% of tenants feel increased financial strain over Christmas
A survey by Zero Deposit shows 73% of tenants feel increased financial pressure over Christmas, with rent and essential costs consuming 67% of their monthly income. CEO Sam Reynolds warns the rental crisis may worsen without significant housing supply solutions.