
Five Years In: Why Letting Agents Shouldn’t Wait to Adopt The Depositary
When Ferndown Estates signed on as The Depositary’s first ever client in 2020, no one could have predicted what lay ahead. Just weeks later, the world changed with COVID-19, and so did the way letting agents managed their tenancies. Five years on, Ferndown’s MD Ian Crampton joined our co-founder Kristjan Byfield for a candid conversation about that journey—and why more letting agents across the UK need to embrace The Depositary now more than ever.
“Stop Being Boring!” Why UK Estate Agents Must Embrace Creativity or Risk Disappearing
In a world where every high street looks the same and every agent promises “free valuations” and “professional photos,” it’s no wonder that estate and letting agents often blend into one beige blur. But in the latest Viking Chats podcast, industry disruptor Kristjan Byfield sat down with Tom Durrant of DCTR (formerly Dr. Photo) to deliver a clear message to the property industry: “Stop being boring!”
The Viking Chats: Inside the PRS: What Agents & Landlords Need to Know
From complaints to compliance — uncover the real data shaping UK lettings this year.
Agents Under Pressure? Here's How The Depositary Helps You Win at the End of Tenancies
Concluding tenancies is time-consuming, admin-heavy, and often where friction arises with tenants and landlords alike. And yet, it's one of the most critical moments in the tenancy lifecycle.