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Is it for you?

We work with some of the largest private halls in the UK, covering millions in rent. If you’re looking for a bespoke approach to rent guarantees, we can help.

Partnering with us means you can remove tenant default risk, benefit from guaranteed rent and accept and access a wider pool of tenants.

What is it?

We are a UK based rent guarantor service.

Housing Hand acts as a rent guarantor service for PBSAs. We are the only award-winning UK rent guarantor service offering fully comprehensive cover of rent, damages and dilapidations. We work with you to offer a simple way for students to get guaranteed and move in.

We partner with you.

We work with you to understand your processes, and have a range of options from API links to custom application pages to ensure your students can apply for our Rent Guarantor Service in minutes. We make it simple.

We act as a tenants guarantor.

As long as a tenant is eligable, they can sign up with us and we will become their acting guarantor. It’s up to the tenants to pay us each month. You can sit back and relax in the knowledge that rent will be guaranteed.

Never lose a tenant again.

No longer will you have to turn away perfectly valid tenants because they cannot supply a qualifying UK-based guarantor! Housing Hand provides you with a safe way of ensuring property rentals, without any risk of defaulting tenants.

The Benefits

Don't lose rent

We eliminate the risk of rent loss due to renter default; at no cost to you, the letting agent or the landlord.

Streamlined Rental Process

We streamline and facilitate the entire guarantee process, with robust processes to show you the status of each application.

Increase Occupancy

We provide a larger pool of creditworthy applicants, increasing your chances of getting an occupant.

Get a Guarantee

When tenants use us, the full rent obligation is guaranteed under the Tenancy Agreement.

Resolve Disputes

As acting guarantor, we mediate any disputes and ensure they are resolved quickly.

Find New Tenants

Fill vacant rooms quickly and find replacement tenants through the Free House Finder Service we offer.

Common Questions

What does Housing Hand guarantor service cover?

Housing Hand will cover whatever is specified in the signed guarantor agreement. This includes service cover for any rental default as well as other costs incurred, such as extensive damages or Joint and Several liabilities.

How much does the service cost PBSA’s?

The service is free PBSAs so you don’t have to worry about a thing. Housing Hand charge the tenant a one-off fee at the beginning of their tenancy, but can also split the cost out over a period of months.

How long does it take to guarantee a tenant?

Housing Hand can process a tenant’s application within one day as all parts of the process can be completed online and we have the policy to provide an immediate response so long as we receive all the required paperwork.

What our customers say

We work hard to be the best rent guarantor service around, doing everything we can to help our customers. But everyone’s story is different, so hear from our amazing community about their guarantor experience.

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Guarantor Application Check List

You must meet the requirements below:

  • Student Studying in the UK or Ireland
  • Have proof of identity: a passport, provisional or full driving licence
  • Have proof of study documents from UCAS or a letter from your University
  • Have a proof of address document dated within the last 2 months
  • Have a Co-signer ready. What is a Co-signer?
  • Have a place to rent? If you don’t try our House Finder Service

Guarantor Application Check List

You must meet the requirements below:

  • Be employed or self-employed
  • Earn at least 1.5 times your share of the monthly rent
  • Have proof of income, for the last 3 months
  • Have proof of identity: a passport, provisional or full driving licence
  • Have a proof of address document dated within the last 2 months
  • Have a Co-signer ready. What is a Co-signer?
  • Have a place to rent? If you don’t try our House Finder Service