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What is Lifeboat?

If you’ve been with us for a year and you’re renewing, we can offer you a lifeboat service that helps you stay afloat when things get a bit choppy. It’s a service where we’ll cover your rent for a month if you ask us to, and you can pay it back over time.

  • If you can't make a rent payment, we'll cover it for you
  • Use your Lifeboat up to once every 12 months
  • Simple cover with our subscription service
  • Even when you don't need a guarantor anymore, we'll have a lifeboat reserved for you.

Reserve your lifeboat by filling in the form below

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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