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 […]
5 practical tips for finding the right rental property in the UK
If you’re moving from overseas, looking to study or work in the UK, or you’re just navigating the UK rental market for the first time, it can all feel a little overwhelming. Between contracts, guarantors, and roommates, there’s a lot to consider. But don’t worry, with the right approach, you can find somewhere suitable, comfortable […]
What is a guarantor for rent?
When renting in the UK, you are often asked to provide a rent guarantor. Put simply, this is a person who is prepared to be responsible for your rent, should you get behind on your rent payments. The term may seem daunting, but we’ve pulled together all of the important details and information that you […]
Rent Guarantor vs Rental Guarantee Insurance
Collecting rent from tenants and ensuring that monthly outgoings are covered is understandably the biggest concern for a landlord. There are two popular options, a rent guarantor or rental guarantee insurance, which can be implemented at the start of a tenancy agreement to support both tenants and landlords, by underwriting any financial losses incurred if […]
The Top Ten Scary Renting Terms: Explained
Nothing says October quite like a scary movie marathon or a haunted house that gets your adrenaline pumping and your heartbeat racing. Halloween is best known for all things spooky and scary. Well, and sweets (or as I would say “candy”). Lots and lots of candy. While the world may never come to a consensus […]
Housing Hand is Fighting Fit
Housing Hand is proud to be featured in a recent article by the UK Property News Hub, after being labeled as ‘fighting fit’ from the pandemic. The feature recognises the positive growth of Housing Hand throughout the Global pandemic, including new services as a result of investment during the lockdown. The Coronavirus pandemic has impacted […]
6 Ways to Spruce Up Your Student Digs
Their student dorm room is the first home away from home for many young people, often in a new city. If you are in the same boat, first of all, congrats! An exciting and thrilling part of your life is about to unfold. But more importantly, you might already be thinking about all that you […]
Our House Finder Service
We’re excited to announce that off of the back of the launch of our new partner portal, our new free House Finder Service has been featured in FE News. The Free House Finder Service is a new tool that makes it even easier for students and professionals across the UK to find their ideal homes. […]
5 helpful tips for studying abroad
It’s excellent that you are considering studying abroad, it can be exciting and daunting all at the same time! As you don’t know where you’ll want to start. Studying overseas will open up doors for you to explore and opportunities to learn about different cultures. You will be exposed to new ideas, able to strengthen […]
Why do UK Students need a Rent Guarantor?
COVID-19 continues to disrupt the UK Rental market place, despite the ongoing pandemic we managed to see a noticeable increase in demand for a UK Guarantor between November 2019 to November of the following year. Primarily our service is used by International Students studying at UK institutions, but we saw an surprising 12% increase in […]
