Immotecto Blog

Guides, tips and news about real estate and rentals

How Open Banking Secures Rental Agreements

Guide

Open Banking verifies tenant reliability through actual payment data, in read-only mode and with their consent. How it works and what safeguards are in place.

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"You can't ask for that before the viewing": what the law really says, in Europe

"You can't ask for that before the viewing": what the law really says, in Europe
Actualite

In Europe, agencies cannot demand a tenant's income details before the viewing. That's true, but this rule governs what the agency requests, not a file that a candidate compiles and shares themselves. Explained across Immotecto's seven countries, GDPR included.

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TectoPass or guarantor: what are the differences for renting?

Guide

A guarantor commits to paying on behalf of the tenant in case of default. TectoPass proves the tenant's own payment reliability. Clear comparison.

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"You can't ask for income before the viewing": an agent is right, and here's what that changes (or doesn't) for Immotecto

"You can't ask for income before the viewing": an agent is right, and here's what that changes (or doesn't) for Immotecto
Actualite

In Belgium, an agency cannot request a candidate's income before the viewing. That's correct, but this rule governs the agency's request, not the file a candidate prepares and shares voluntarily. A region-by-region breakdown, GDPR included.

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What is a rental reliability score?

What is a rental reliability score?
Guide

A rental reliability score assesses a tenant's ability to pay rent based on real banking data, not self-declared documents. Here's how it works.

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Real estate and digital tools: why professionals still resist

Real estate and digital tools: why professionals still resist
Guide

The property sector displays persistent digital lag despite concrete solutions. Discover why professionals resist and how ImmoTecto addresses this simply.

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Why posting your rental listings on social media is risky

Why posting your rental listings on social media is risky
Conseil

Publishing your rental listings on social media exposes your properties to fraud, GDPR risks and poor quality applicants. Discover why and how to do better.

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Why the Rental Supply Continues to Shrink in France

Why the Rental Supply Continues to Shrink in France
Guide

The decline in rental supply is permanently transforming the French property market. Between investor withdrawals, energy standards and slower construction rates, discover why rental properties are becoming increasingly scarce in 2026.

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Jeanbrun Act & EPC 2026: What landlords and tenants need to know

Jeanbrun Act & EPC 2026: What landlords and tenants need to know
Guide

The "Relance logement" scheme (Jeanbrun Act), in force since February 2026, offers tax depreciation to landlords. Tenants, meanwhile, face stricter eligibility criteria and a reinforced EPC.

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Jeanbrun Act & EPC 2026: what landlords and tenants need to know

Jeanbrun Act & EPC 2026: what landlords and tenants need to know
Guide

The Relance Logement scheme (Jeanbrun Act), in force since February 2026, offers tax depreciation for buy-to-let landlords. Tenants, meanwhile, face stricter eligibility criteria and a strengthened EPC framework.

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