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How will new legislation affect letting agents?

Touchstone's Agent Solutions looks at new legislation relating to the PRS and explains how we can help your business mitigate the risks and keep pace with the changes.

The Private Rented Sector (PRS) continues to grow. In 2007, there were 2.8 million households in the PRS, and by 2017 this had increased to 4.5 million, a rise of 1.7 million households. With more people renting, Government have turned their attention to the sector. Over the past two years...

Time to Talk

Today we’re supporting Time to Change’s Time to Talk Day

Time to Change is a growing social movement working to change the way we all think and act about mental health problems. Mental health problems affect one in four of us, yet people are still afraid to talk about it. Time to Talk Day encourages everyone to talk about mental health. We know that...

Housing White Paper: “The private rented sector is finally coming of age”

Our Managing Director, Helen Kings on the Government's Housing White Paper and what it means for the private rented sector:

“With 4.3 million people relying on the private rented sector (PRS), it increasingly caters for all, not just generation rent. “The PRS is finally coming of age. The Housing White Paper is serious recognition from Government that the sector is a vital part of providing homes - not just a...

Malawi Family Updates

News from the Families that Touchstone built houses for in Malawi

Regina Ntambalika My life has been so miserable for so long time because of the house I was living in. The house was a so bad that mosquitoes and other insects could breed inside the house during rainy season. My children and I have suffered a lot with malaria especially the youngest. As that was...

Touchstone appoints Helen Kings as Managing Director

New Managing Director will focus on company growth and expansion in the private rented sector

Helen Kings has been appointed Managing Director of Touchstone. Helen’s career began with the prestigious graduate management scheme at Aldi, and subsequently included operational roles at major retailers Somerfield and the Co-Operative. In 2009 she moved to Compass Group, a market leader in...

New roles at Touchstone

We're pleased to announce some new roles within the business.

Catherine Eastwood has been appointed Business Director - South. Catherine’s expertise in the private rented sector means she is perfectly placed to help us grow our business in the South. She will focus on our London and Bath offices, delivering consistent operational excellence, while...

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How will new legislation affect letting agents?

Touchstone's Agent Solutions looks at new legislation relating to the PRS and explains how we can help your business mitigate the risks and keep pace with the changes.

Time to Talk

Today we’re supporting Time to Change’s Time to Talk Day

Housing White Paper: “The private rented sector is finally coming of age”

Our Managing Director, Helen Kings on the Government's Housing White Paper and what it means for the private rented sector:

Malawi Family Updates

News from the Families that Touchstone built houses for in Malawi

Touchstone appoints Helen Kings as Managing Director

New Managing Director will focus on company growth and expansion in the private rented sector

New roles at Touchstone

We're pleased to announce some new roles within the business.

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How will new legislation affect letting agents?

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