In the majority of cases, UK letting agents will not show you available properties to rent. This is unless you already have a rental Guarantor in place.
If you do not have a rental Guarantor, your Accommodation Provider may ask you to pay your rent in advance. This is normally a payment of 6 to 12 months upfront. However, in many circumstances and even if you do pay upfront, your accommodation provider may still request that you provide a UK guarantor. This is to secure your rented property. Terms and conditions vary and we recommend that you check this with your provider.
Paying large sums of money upfront can be a risk. It could leave you in a difficult position should your rented home be repossessed. Also applies if there is damage or an emergency that requires you to vacate the property. It can also leave you in a weakened bargaining position should you require the landlord to carry out any maintenance tasks.
By using Housing Hand as your rental Guarantor, you will be able to pay monthly and protect yourself from risks like these.