Information For Guarantors

A guarantor is a third party, usually a parent, relative or close friend who takes financial responsibility if the tenant fails to cover the costs associated with the property such as rent, damages or other charges.

A Guarantor has be over 21 years, be a UK resident and be in full/part time employment.

Guarantors will need to provide proof of address and identity documents as part of the guarantor agreement such as the below; 

Proof of idenity documents

  • Photocard driving Licence
  • Passport

Proof of address documents

  • Proof of address (usually less than 3 months old) such as:
  • A utility bill or statement 
  • Bank statement 
  • Current council tax bill 

We can also accept a selection of other documents full details of which can be provided should you not have the above

If a tenant does not have an individual able to act as guarantor we would recommend Housing Hand, who will act as a Guarantor for both home and international students. For more information please visit the following link;

www.housinghand.co.uk