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, […]
About Housing Hand: Helping you rent with confidence
If this is your first time renting in the UK, it can feel incredibly daunting, especially if you aren’t familiar with the system. But at Housing Hand, we genuinely believe that this should be an exciting step. Whether you are a UK student, an international student, or a young working professional, the UK rental market […]
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 […]
How to apply for a UK student visa
The UK is home to a host of the world’s most prestigious universities, but for prospective students overseas, getting the grades is only the first hurdle. Currently, students from EU countries do not need a visa to study in the UK, though that remains at the will of looming Brexit negotiations. Until 2021 however, the […]
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 NEGOTIATOR AWARDS WINNERS
….AND WE HAVE BEEN SHORTLISTED TO WIN AGAIN! At Housing Hand UK guarantor service we are always pleased to receive positive feedback, whether from our applicants’ hundreds of fantastic Trustpilot reviews from happy tenants and accommodation provider partners or, in this case, from the UK’s leading estate agent awards – The Negotiator Awards. We are […]
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 […]
