Vorensys Blog
Insights on tenant referencing, lettings regulation and the UK property industry
Section 21 abolished: why thorough tenant referencing is now non-negotiable
If you've been following the Renters' Rights Act coverage (and if you're a letting agent, you certainly should be), you'll know by now that Section 21 - the so-called 'no-fault eviction' - is...
Periodic tenancies under the Renters' Rights Act: what agents need to know
One of the things that's caught a few of our customers off guard is the switch to periodic tenancies. Under the Renters' Rights Act, fixed-term tenancies are being abolished entirely. Every new...
The Renters' Rights Act 2026: what it means for tenant referencing
After years of consultations, delays and political back-and-forth the Renters' Rights Act is finally becoming law. It's the biggest shake-up to the private rented sector in a generation, and...
Tenant failed referencing? What agents and landlords should do next
It happens more often than you might think. An applicant seems perfectly decent - polite, well-presented, enthusiastic about the property - and then the reference comes back with issues. Maybe...
Guarantor referencing: when you need it and how it works
Guarantors have always been a part of the lettings landscape, but we've noticed a definite uptick in guarantor referencing requests over the last year or so. Part of that is the cost of living -...
How Open Banking is transforming tenant affordability checks
We wrote about Open Banking back in 2022, when we first integrated it into our referencing platform. At the time, uptake was relatively modest - a lot of agents were interested but tenants were...
How long does a tenant reference take in 2026?
This is probably the question we get asked more than any other, so let's start with a straight answer: at Vorensys, most tenant references are completed within 48 hours. Some come back faster -...
Right to rent checks in 2026: what's changed since Brexit
We last wrote about right to rent in 2019, when the government had just confirmed the post-Brexit rules for EU citizens. A lot has changed since then. The transition period is long over, the EU...
AML compliance for letting agents in 2026: a practical guide
We first wrote about Anti Money Laundering checks back in 2018, shortly after the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 came into force. At the time, AML checks were optional for most letting agents...
What does a tenant reference check actually include? A complete breakdown
We sometimes hear from agents and landlords who think a tenant reference is basically just a credit check. And while a credit check is certainly part of it, a proper reference covers a lot more...
Rental fraud on the rise: how to spot fake documents and identity fraud
This is something we've been wanting to write about for a while, because frankly, it's getting worse and the industry isn't talking about it enough. Over the last eighteen months, the quality of...
EPC regulations and the private rented sector: what's coming in 2027-2030
Energy efficiency in rental properties has been a slow-burning topic (no pun intended) for years, but it's about to get very real for landlords and agents. The government's proposals for tighter...
Vorensys partners with Yoti to offer best in class digital identity verification
We're delighted to announce our new partnership with digital identity verification provider Yoti. Yoti is a recognised leader in the UK for digital identity verification services. Digital...
Open Banking makes tenant referencing quicker and more accurate
The advent of Open Banking has significantly transformed the way that tenant references are obtained and processed, making the process faster and more accurate than ever before. Traditionally,...
UK Government confirms post-Brexit right to rent check requirements
The UK Government have finally confirmed their plans for right to rent checks for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens post Brexit. In summary, nothing will change until 1 January 2021 at the earliest,...
Speeding up the tenant referencing process
We're often asked by agents, landlords and tenants how they can speed up the tenant referencing process. Whilst our system is designed to capture as much pertinent information as possible from...
Anti Money Laundering checks for letting agents
The Anti-Money Laundering Directive requires all estate agents to carry out due diligence on both buyers and sellers; however, the government later clarified in their consultation outcome on...
Autumn Statement: banning of letting agent fees
I'm sure, like us, you were somewhat surprised by the Chancellor of the Exchequer's announcement in yesterday's Autumn Statement regarding the banning of letting agent fees. As you may already...
Quack! We've moved to Sugnall Business Centre
We've moved to new premises at Sugnall Business Centre in Staffordshire. Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Staffordshire countryside, Sugnall estate has a long esteemed history and even gets...
New website launch
Our old site has served us well, but it's time for a spring clean and a new lick of paint! Besides a new 'look and feel' and new content, the new site is a fully 'responsive design' using the...
Right to Rent checks now required for all landlords and letting agents in England
If you're a landlord or letting agent in England you're more than likely aware that, as of the 1st of February this year, you'll be expected to perform 'right to rent' checks on all of your...
The importance of tenant referencing
Over the last few years we have seen a rise in the demand for private rented accommodation. Obviously this is great news for landlords as having tenants in their properties means they can benefit...
SOAP API update: expanded programmatic access to referencing services
You may recall that we introduced our SOAP API some time ago. This provides a programmatic interface for third parties (e.g. software vendors, property management sites etc.) to access our...