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About
Housing Hand provides a Rent Guarantor Service for UK-based and international students.
Benefits:
Secure the property of your choice – majority of landlords and letting agents will require a Guarantor to secure the property.
Pay your rent monthly or instalments instead of having to pay 6-12 months in advance if you do not have a qualifying UK based Guarantor.
Protect yourself from the risks associated with paying such a large amount upfront.
Have your paperwork and legal documents checked.
Free access to our House Finder Service.
Pay our Housing Hand fee upfront or in monthly instalments.
Student Guide to Renting in the Private Sector
When looking for accommodation in the UK it is common practice that you will be asked for a rent Guarantor. This can cause an unexpected amount of stress, especially if you are not aware of the requirements in advance. The information below provides more information on what a rent Guarantor is and what the options available to you are.
A rent Guarantor is required by your landlord or letting agent to provide them with the security that your rent will be paid on time and in full. If you do not have a Guarantor, you may be given the option to pay your rent in advance. This is normally a payment of 6 to 12 months up front. However, in some circumstances, and even if you do pay upfront, you may still be asked to provide a Guarantor. Terms and Conditions vary and we recommend that you check this with your provider.
Paying large sums of money upfront can be a risk and could leave you in a difficult position should your rented home be repossessed or if there is damage or an emergency that requires you to vacate the property. It can also leave you in a weakened bargaining position should you require the landlord to carry out any maintenance tasks.
If you cannot provide an eligible Guarantor based in the UK, we recommend that you speak to the Student Union, International or Accommodation Office and seek advice. In some cases (although limited) you may be able to negotiate a smaller payment in advance to secure your property without a Guarantor. This is normally agreed directly with the landlord or facilitated through the letting agent. If this is not possible, you can contact Housing Hand to apply for a rent guarantor. For a fee, Housing Hand will stand as your UK Rent Guarantor.
For further information and to apply for our Rent Guarantor Service visit:
www.housinghand.co.uk
Visit our Help Centre
or contact the Housing Hand Team by emailing
team@housinghand.co.uk
or calling: 0207 205 2625.
team@housinghand.co.uk
0207 205 2625
www.housinghand.co.uk
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