Who can be a rent guarantor?
If you’re renting in the UK, there’s a strong chance you’ll be asked to provide a rent guarantor. But for many renters, especially students, international renters, or people early in their careers, this can quickly become one of the biggest obstacles to securing a home. In theory, you might already understand what a guarantor is, […]
What is a professional guarantor service?
Moving into your new accommodation in the UK should be part of an exciting new journey, not a stressful one. But for many young professionals and students looking to rent privately in the UK, one hurdle often stands in the way: being asked to provide a guarantor. So, what happens if you don’t have someone […]
What are the fees for renting in the UK?
Renting a property in the UK can feel confusing if you’re new to the country or the rental process itself. With deposits, guarantor requirements and upfront payments, costs can quickly add up. For international tenants and students in particular, the process can feel even more overwhelming. At Housing Hand, we’ve helped thousands of renters navigate […]
Increasing numbers of renters are struggling to find a UK guarantor: here’s why
More students and working professionals than ever are finding it difficult to secure rental accommodation in the UK. Rising rents, tighter affordability checks, and limited credit history are creating real barriers, particularly for international tenants and those at earlier stages of their careers. At Housing Hand, we’re seeing this trend first-hand. As the UK’s leading professional rent […]
Risks of being a guarantor for rent
In the UK rental market, it’s common for landlords to request a rental guarantor from tenants, especially if the tenant is an international student or working professional, or has a low credit score. If you’ve been asked to act as someone’s guarantor, it’s important to fully understand your financial and legal obligation before accepting. In […]
How to find a guarantor
When renting in the UK, landlords usually require tenants to have a rent guarantor. This is especially true for international students or working professionals who have recently moved to the UK. In this post, we’re going to explain what a guarantor is, who qualifies as a guarantor and walk you through the steps on how […]
How a UK Guarantor can Actually Save you Money
If you’re looking to rent in the UK, you’ll most likely be asked to provide a UK rent guarantor. It sounds complicated, but rest assured it’s not. Explained in short, this is an individual that is prepared to be responsible for your rent, in the case that you default on a payment. Using a service […]
Housing Hand launch University of Bristol guarantor service
Bristol Guarantor Service provided by Housing Hand and the University of Bristol Housing Hand, the award-winning UK rent guarantor service are happy to announce that we have teamed up with the University of Bristol to create the Bristol Guarantor Service. We have teamed up with the Bristol University Accommodation team and the Bristol Students Union to […]
Top ten Tenancy Facts you need to know!
Want to move into a student house but unsure of the things you need to look out for? In this blog, we are going to be giving you the top ten tenancy facts and rights in student housing. It’s worth first clarifying the difference between a private rental and an HMO. An HMO (House in Multiple […]
HOUSING HAND INTERNATIONAL GUARANTOR SERVICE EXPANDS OVERSEAS
Housing Hand, the only UK guarantor company offering a secure and reliable insured international guarantor service in the UK for students and working professionals are expanding internationally, to Europe, Asia and the Far East! As the leading UK guarantor company, we have looked for new ways to improve our service by aiming to assist applicants in […]
