Welcome to The DPS media page. Our press releases and research are listed below in chronological order.
November 2017
September 2017
April 2017
March 2017
February 2017
- £11k donation from The DPS to help LGBT young people in Brighton and Hove find a home through YMCA DownsLink Group - Youth Advice Centre
- Rics rent survey: overcoming housing challenges dependent on diverse rental sector, says The DPS
January 2017
- 65 homeless people housed at StopGap Sheffield following £5,000 donation from The DPS
- 2/5 renters “not looking to buy”, reports The DPS
- Average tenancy deposits hovering below £1,000 threshold while London hits highest ever, says The DPS
- Rise in rough sleeping illustrates importance of rented accommodation, says The DPS
December 2016
October 2016
September 2016
- Tenancy deposits ‘threatening to break £1,000 threshold’, says The Deposit Protection Service
- Cost of moving to property in Bristol revealed following publication of the DPS’ new Tenancy Deposit Ratings
June 2016
- The Deposit Protection Service donates £10,000 to Halifax housing charity Calderdale SmartMove
- The Deposit Protection Service donates another £20,000 to charities
May 2016
April 2016
- Fulham on top of the tenancy deposit premier league
- The DPS and Tenant Shop collaboration will “make life easier for agents and save tenants money”
November 2015
July 2015
April 2015
March 2015
February 2015
- The DPS hits £1 billion of tenancy deposits
- £5,000 donation from The DPS helps Rochdale homeless men get back on their feet
- Donation from The DPS helps The Homesavers Charity find housing for those in need across Merseyside
- Donation from The DPS provides lifeline to the homeless in Darlington
- £20,000 in donations from The DPS helps charities combat homelessness and support those in need
- Julian Foster joins The DPS as new Managing Director
January 2015
- France tops list of overseas countries with landlords using The Deposit Protection Service
- 18% of landlords, 23% of tenants missed deadlines for evidence during deposit disputes
December 2014
July 2014
June 2014
- Vulnerable tenants gain easier access to rentals bonds and specialist support thanks to The DPS
- Homeless on Merseyside to benefit from £7,500 award to local charity
- Homeless in Darlington to benefit from £7,500 award to local charity
- Homeless in Rochdale to benefit from £5,000 award to local charity
January 2014
May 2013
April 2013
January 2013
October 2012
May 2012
February 2012
December 2011
August 2011
July 2011
May 2011
April 2011
December 2010
November 2010
October 2010
- Exactly What is Living Next Door to You?
- The DPS is FIRST for peace of mind when it comes to rental deposits
September 2010
June 2010
- Students told to protect themselves from unscrupulous landlords
- Statement from The Deposit Protection Service (DPS)
