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As the Author of the Diss and Harleston Property Blog, I like to post regular articles on the local market, interesting statistics and new properties coming to the market.  So, if you are someone just interested in the property market, buying, selling, investing or a Landlord, I am always available to answer any questions or give advice about buying a property, even if a property on the market with another estate agent.  You can telephone me on my direct line 07919 416831 or email at kevin@parson.ltd.uk.

 

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Maximise Your Diss and Harleston Rental Income & Minimise Your Risk

Maximise Your Diss and Harleston Rental Income & Minimise Your Risk

NEWS Kevin Parson 23rd March 2023

As a Diss and Harleston landlord, it is important to be aware of the rise in tenancy fraud in the UK and take steps to reduce the risk of fraudulent applications. 

 

One of the largest providers of tenant references has seen a 100%+ increase in attempted fraudulent applications in the last 12 months alone.

 

There are a number of things you can do as a Diss and Harleston landlord if you are doing your own referencing or outsourcing it to a referencing firm.

 

One effective way to reduce the risk of fraud is to use referencing firms that utilize ‘open banking’ to complete their tenant referencing income checks. This provides a faster and more secure way to verify applicants' income and recurring rental payments and allows for a clearer and more realistic picture of their financial profile to be assessed.

 

Another is to qualify to tenants with questions like what their job is and what they earn. Does that match? Are the tenants rushing you with the reference checks or dragging their feet? These are all signs something could be amiss. 

 

Next is to check the ID of applicants. With so many fake passports and driving licenses, new technology with facial recognition is used by many providers to match photos to ID documents.

 

If something doesn’t feel right – contact the referencing firm. 

 

As a letting agent, I like to take all this burden and worry away from my landlords. 

 

If you are concerned in any way, I would like to offer my advice and support to Diss and Harleston landlords in this regard. 

 

I am here to help, irrespective of whether you are a client or not.


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