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Most landlords and agents will insist on a UK-based guarantor to cover rent and any damages or liabilities before they will rent to you. If you do not have a suitable guarantor, they may ask you to pay your rent 6-12 months in advance.

The UCA Rent Guarantor Service in association with Housing Hand will help UK, EU and Overseas students, provide a qualifying UK Guarantor when renting in the private sector.

Who the service is for

Housing Hand will stand as a guarantor if you are unable to provide one. All UCA students are welcome to apply, whether from the UK, Europe or Overseas and regardless of nationality.

It is open to new students who haven’t yet enrolled at UCA.

Guarantor fee

Housing Hand will charge a Guarantor Fee, discounted for UCA students:

• 5% of annual rent if paid upfront.
• 5.5% of annual rent if paid in monthly instalments.
• Minimum fee of £295.

Applying

Apply for Housing Hand guarantor service.

If you have difficulty accessing the service, please contact Housing Hand directly. It is important to let them know that you are a UCA student.