100% of rent.
100% of the time.

Chasing missed rent payments costs time, it costs money, and it takes up valuable resource from your team.  

At Housing Hand, we are proud of our 100% pay our rate on all valid claims with our trusted UK guarantor service to accommodation providers in the UK. Join thousands who are already onboard. 

Types of UK guarantor

Packages Standard cover Volume-based discounts Volume with reduced liability Block bookings
Average payout 28 Days 21 - 27 Days 21 - 27 Days 21 - 27 Days
Portal access _
Discounted rates provided to your tenants  _
Minimum tenancies within a 12-month period No minimum 50 100 50
No costs to you as an accommodation provider 
Free 24/7 virtual GP and wellbeing support for your tenants 
Tenants can opt to spread their guarantor fee monthly throughout their tenancy, with no costs until they move in
10% discount to tenants when they pay their guarantor fee up front, this is in addition to any discounts you may receive in your partner package
Damage cover, including pets, subject to limits
Access to additional Housing Hand services including Depositless, ID verification and free leads through House Finder
Payouts take place as and when required, subject to submitting the relevant documentation, we don’t wait until the end of the tenancy
Reduced liability on your cover to help reduce costs _ _
_
Reduces admin for your team _ _ _
Provides a competitive edge with an added incentive to book accommodation _ _ _

Why accommodation providers choose UK guarantor by Housing Hand?

Guaranteed rent payments

With Housing Hand as your tenants’ guarantor, you can be confident your rent is paid on time. Since 2013, we’ve already settled over XXX in rent.

Remove collection costs

Save time and money by letting Housing Hand handle late payments, so you don’t have to chase tenants.

Manage your cash flow

Enjoy peace of mind knowing your rental income is secure and your outgoings are always covered.

Proven track record

Since 2013, we’ve partnered with more than 4,000 accommodation providers across the UK.

How it works

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Partner with Housing Hand 

Contact our Business Development team to discuss your portfolio and needs. We’ll help you determine which package works best for your properties and tenant profile.

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Tenants get covered 

Depending on your chosen agreement, tenants either purchase coverage directly or you provide it as part of your tenancy agreement. Either way, you gain complete protection. 

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Rent gets paid

Your tenants pay rent as usual. If they can’t make a payment, we step in. You claim in your dedicated portal, and once we have all the paperwork you will receive your rent within 28-35 days of submitting your invoice.

Trusted by thousands of landlords

4,000+ 

landlords covered

£4.5 million

rent settled in last four years

 

100,000+ 

tenants supported

 

Common Questions

Our Business Development team can guide you through setup, which typically takes just one conversation and confirmation of our T&Cs.

We’ve designed the process to be as straightforward as possible. Once you’re on board we would also love to do some training with your team to ensure the default process is as smooth as possible.  

Yes. We are proud of our 100% payout rate on all valid claims. We’ve settled over £4.3 million in rent over the last four years. And in 1/3 of cases, we get the tenant back on track to remain in tenancy.  

You will be asked to submit evidence into your dedicated portal. Once we have everything we need, our average payout time is 28 – 35 days from claim submission. 

Coverage includes rent payments when your tenant cannot pay the cover varies depending on the guarantor package you choose. It also includes damages including pet damage.  

Costs vary by coverage and your portfolio size. In most scenarios, tenants purchase the coverage directly through Housing Hand at no cost to you. For block bookings, you purchase coverage but gain building-wide protection. Our Business Development team can provide exact pricing based on your needs. Book a call with them today. 

Our Standard cover is designed exactly this. There’s no minimum number of properties required. Even if you only have one rental property, you can benefit from guaranteed rent payments. 

Simply book a call with our business development team. We’ll spend some time on the call understanding more about your requirements, answering any questions you might have, and determining which solution will be best for you and your tenants. 

Partner with Housing Hand

Whether you’re a PBSA, private landlord, letting agent or university, join the 4,000+ accommodation providers who have already made the switch to guaranteed rental income.  

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