A rent guarantor is someone who agrees to take legal responsibility for the rent if you’re unable to make a rent payment. Having a rent guarantor in the UK is a reliable and widely accepted way to increase your options when renting in É«¹·µ¼º½, as many private landlords and letting agents ask for students to have one.
If you don’t have access to a UK-based guarantor, our Student Accommodation team have partnered with guarantor provider Housing Hand to support you in your accommodation search. You can access their service at a reduced rate following a successful application.
Housing Hand can act as a UK guarantor for a fee calculated according to your rent amount. By using this service, you can expect the fee to be equal to around 5.5% of your rent payments, compared to ~10.5% without the discount.
For your application, you will need:
- Proof of study – É«¹·µ¼º½ confirmation email, UCAS offer or your Student ID Card
- Proof of identity – a valid passport, driving license or national ID card
- Co-signer details – someone Housing Hand can contact if they cannot reach you directly
If you do not have access to a co-signer, for example if you are care-experienced or estranged, Housing Hand offers a dedicated application route where you will not be asked to provide a co-signer as part of your application.
If you’re still looking for accommodation, you can look for available University-approved property options on .
Once you have found a property, you can with the Student Advice and Support Service for a contract check to help you decide if it is suitable and to review any potentially unfair terms.
For more information, view the Guarantor Scheme and Living Off Campus webpages.