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Goldsmiths University

Provided by Housing Hand

Housing Hand is proud to partner with the Goldsmiths, University of London for the “Goldsmiths University of London Guarantor Service in association with Housing Hand” to help UK, EU and International students, supply a qualifying UK Guarantor when renting in the private sector.

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What is it?

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UK, EU and International students alike have found providing a qualifying UK guarantor a hurdle when renting in the private sector. Housing Hand has partnered with the Goldsmiths University to alleviate this issue for students.

Housing Hand stands as the guarantor for the students, who are unable to provide one.

What does it cover

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Housing Hand covers the full amount of rent as well as any damages, dilapidations and professional eviction costs, if any, incurred during the tenancy.

We can stand as a guarantor for a minimum of 6 months to a maximum of 12 months. The student must renew for the Housing Hand service once their guarantee has expired after the 12 month tenancy.

 

What does it cost

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For Goldsmith University students, an exclusive discount is applied on the fee, for more information call the Housing Hand team or email [email protected]

 

How to apply

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Our service is quick, easy and simple to use. As a Goldsmith University student, they apply at https://my.housinghand.co.uk/register The student must complete the Housing Hand application form and the accommodation provider must accept. Then Housing Hand confirms their acceptance onto the service.

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Common Questions

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Who is eligible?

Whether you are from the UK or from abroad, whether you are studying or working full time in the UK (including self-employed). You can apply for the Housing Hand Guarantor Service (with certified proof of income).

How long does the process take?

Housing Hand can process your application within one day as all parts of the process are completed online. Housing Hand has the policy to provide an immediate response to each enquiry.

Can Housing Hand stand as rent guarantor for a group?

A guarantor is required per person. If more than one tenant requires a guarantor, each tenant must apply to Housing Hand separately.

How do you pay for the service?

We use the Stripe as our payments processor so that you can pay with a credit or debit card online through our website. Alternatively, payment can be made by telephone.

Why can my co-signer not be my Guarantor?

Your co-signer might not complete the guarantor criteria. They may not be based in the UK, be a homeowner or may not have sufficient income. Furthermore, they may not have sufficient credit history to be eligible to your landlord or letting agent.

Do I need to be in the UK to complete the application?

If you are an international student this might be a worry for you. However, it shouldn’t be. The whole process can be completed online. It can be done from anywhere in the world whether you are international or not.

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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.

“Brilliant customer service all round. The staff genuinely want to help and they are very responsive, in particular Ronny Houillet I always felt good when he would oversee my application. I would recommend this company to anyone struggling for a guarantor. “
Ben Richards
Ben Richards Co-signer
It was an excellent experiance. Everything was crystal clear, and the steps are simple to follow. I would want to thank Dinah in particular since when I contacted her to review my application, she was incredibly helpful and quick to complete it.
Iman Albalushi
Iman AlbalushiTentant
Dani has been patient and helping me understand the terms making the entire process seamless for me even though I had a couple of hinderances. Thank you for all the help! :))
Harini J
Harini JStudent
Sue Churchward was amazing. She was so quick to reply, reassured me and was willing to help me the best she could. I was very stressed with my situation, but knowing that Sue is handling it has lifted a weight of my shoulders. Even now, she is keeping me updated, which is so lovely of her. Thank you Sue!
Anaise
AnaiseWorking Professional
There was some missing documents with my application and Dani Smith reached out to help through. He’s super professional, kind and attentive. Fast replies and very helpful. One of my very best encounters. Thank you Dani for your tremendous efforts.
Shaima Alkaabi
Shaima AlkaabiInternational Student
I've been working with Thomas Poku on a few applications with tenants moving into my properties and even with tenants who struggle with English and understanding forms and what need to be provided Thomas has been able to help guide us through the steps to complete what needs to be done. I will continue to ask for Thomas.
Stanfords Estates Hove
Stanfords Estates HoveAgent/Landlord
I can honestly say that without their patience and steadfastness, I have no idea where I would be staying. Karen and Dani are truly the best. There was a document processing issue with my landlord's web portal, and they stepped right in to fix the problem. One thing about Housing Hand is that they do a lot of work in the background, so it is really some times difficult to see all their hard work until its done. The Housing Hand website was also really easy to use. I liked that I could send a chat to Housing hand and whilst also having a point of contact via email for issues and questions that I have. In general, I would highly recommend using Housing Hand.
Sola
SolaWorking Professional
Today I received some excellent service from Dani Smith over the phone at Housing Hand. She was very kind, quick to respond and extremely helpful in pushing my application through as soon as possible, making my guarantor application process feel like a breeze. Highly recommend!
Sam Gordon
Sam Gordon Working Professional
Hi, I'm going to the UK in August so I have to find a guarantor. Housing hand is the best among many choices for me, They are believable and quick response. last but not least I would like to thanks Sue Churchward, she is one of team housinghandUK she helped me a lot with my accommodation rent process. Best company and staff ever ❤️
Thapanun Simuang
Thapanun SimuangInternational WP
Great service provided by Housing Hand, when I had no where else to turn. Tom and Sue from the team worked as hard as they could to make sure all the documents were processed for my letting agent so that I could move in on time. Tight turnaround and they pulled it off - friendly all the way.
Charlotte
CharlotteWorking Professional
I had lots of hiccups trying to get a UK guarantor, but Dani Smith was very helpful and let me know exactly what I needed and always kept me up to speed with what was going on. They were also very good at replying to emails which made my experience working with them really nice.
Elias Towers
Elias Towers International Student
Housing Hands exceeded my expectations. The advisor- Thomas, went above and beyond to resolve my query. He is proficient, empathetic and warm. He spectacularly alleviated my worries about finding a suitable rent guarantor. Furthermore, the option to pay via instalments is immensely student-friendly. I highly recommend Housing Hands.
Na Na
Na NaStudent

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