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title: What is the £20 onboarding fee for?
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# [What is the £20 onboarding fee for?](https://housinghand.com/help-and-advice/what-is-the-20-onboarding-fee-for)

 Written by [admin](https://housinghand.com/help-and-advice/author/admin) | Jan 7, 2025 12:00:00 AM

The £20 onboarding fee is a non-refundable charge applied at the start of your application. It covers, but is not limited to, the administrative costs of processing your application, verifying documents, liaising with your accommodation provider, and setting up your payment plan.

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