Five Reasons Why London Ranked Best for International Students
London currently holds the title of number one city in the world (BBC) for international students. The birthplace of The Rolling Stones and David Beckham beat 125 major cities for the top spot. International students make up over a quarter of the London’s student population, and that number is quickly increasing thanks to the city’s rich […]
Five years of Housing Hand, the UK rent guarantor service!
As the first and leading rent guarantor service, Housing Hand turning five marks the affirmation of a valued new service and the importance of the international student market in the UK. Happy Birthday! As we wish a very happy fifth birthday to Housing Hand, it is worth reflecting on how their success is representative of […]
DISCRIMINATION AGAINST EUROPEAN TENANTS RENTING IN THE UK
THE FINDINGS FOR EU TENANTS RENTING IN THE UK According to the EU citizens’ rights campaign group, European working professionals and international students looking to rent in the UK have found it difficult to secure rental accommodation and they have seen some rental properties advertised have specified that they will only accept UK citizens or […]
International students renting in the UK generate over 20 billion pounds in net profit for the UK economy.
International Students Renting in the UK – how the UK Economy benefits How much are International students renting in the UK is contributing to the UK economy? A new study from the Higher Education Policy Institute and Kaplan International Pathways has found Students from overseas who come to the UK to study can bring with them […]
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 […]
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 […]
