Who Can Be A Rent Guarantor?
If you are looking to rent accommodation in the UK then you will most likely require a rent guarantor. This is a requirement that most landlords and accommodation providers require. If you want to know more about what a guarantor is, read our article on ‘What is a guarantor?’ If you know what a guarantor […]
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 […]
Parents Risk Being Guarantor for Rent
If you have a child going to university or moving out for the first time, you may be asking yourself the question, what are the parents risks being guarantor for rent? The fact that you are asking this question suggests you are already sensible to be cautious of the potential financial burden you are committing to. If […]
GROWING DEMAND FOR UK GUARANTORS
Increasing numbers of international students and working professionals are looking for UK guarantors, according to Housing Hand, the UK’s only secured and reliable insured guarantor service. Rising rent prices, poor credit ratings and mounting household debt is leading many young people to struggle to secure rental accommodation. International students and working professionals with a poor or zero credit rating are […]
FEES FOR RENTING IN THE UK
What are the fees for renting in the UK? Housing Hand explain what cost you are required to pay to rent property in the UK. We explain how the upfront cost of renting in the UK can be much higher for international tenants. Plus we discuss the government policy to try and prevent tenants from being conned […]
FINDING ACCOMMODATION FOR INTERNATIONALS
Internationals looking for accommodation in the UK often find they are met with a mountain of obstacles that can seem impossible to overcome. Firstly obvious distance and language barriers can add extra confusions to an already confusing process. Then there is the small matter of trying to find a good location with, often, no previous […]
ABOUT HOUSING HAND | UK GUARANTOR SERVICE
Heard of us before, or just want to find out more about Housing Hand? Well here is all you need to know about the UK’s only secured and reliable guarantor service. About Housing Hand – in the beginning… Housing Hand was created when our founder, Jeremy Robinson, was at University. He saw that many of his friends […]
NEW STUDENT MOVING CHECKLIST
Congratulations! You are about to enter the new and exciting world of university and now need to move out of your parents house. This marks the beginning of a new chapter in your life as a student. Whether you are coming from abroad or a city nearby, you will have to prepare for moving in. […]
WHAT IS A GUARANTOR?
If you are planning on renting anywhere in the United Kingdom you will most likely need to provide a UK guarantor. First, you will need to know the answer to the question; what is a guarantor? The simple answer is someone who is prepared to pay your rent should you default but there is slightly more to […]
5 TIPS WHEN LOOKING FOR PROPERTY IN THE UK
1. BE SURE TO KNOW WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR When it comes to looking for property in the UK to rent and make your new home, you first need to start with what you want! Firstly, make sure you align your thoughts with anyone you might be sharing accommodation with. Secondly, make sure you […]
