Guarantor Scheme

Loughborough University has partnered with Housing Hand to support Students requiring a UK Guarantor. Many private landlords and letting agents ask tenants to have a rent guarantor in place, who would be responsible for covering the rent if the tenant is unable to make a payment.

A rent guarantor is a person who agrees to take legal responsibility for the rent if the student is unable to make a payment. Having a rent guarantor in place is a reliable and widely accepted way to increase your options when renting in the UK.

Housing Hand is committed to supporting students, which is why their rent guarantor service is designed to be flexible and accessible.

If you need a UK rent guarantor, you can choose to pay the fee upfront or spread the cost over 6 or 12 months to suit your budget.

Housing Hand

We’re pleased to announce our new partnership with Housing Hand, allowing Loughborough University students without a UK guarantor to access their service at a reduced rate following a successful application. 

Apply to Housing Hand

How does it work?

Find your new accommodation

Before starting your guarantor application, you will need to have your accommodation details ready. If you have not secured a property yet, we recommend using Loughborough Studentpad, our free house-finding service, to search for University-approved accommodation.

Loughborough Studentpad

Get your guarantor

Apply today using Housing Hand’s simple step-by-step process. It only takes a few minutes to complete and will bring you one step closer to securing your accommodation. When you complete your application, you will be asked to pay a small £20 onboarding fee. This covers the cost of ID checks for both you and your co-signer. After this, no further payment is required until you move into your accommodation (unless you choose to pay upfront)

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Move in

Once your application is approved, you can choose to spread the fee over 6 or 12 months, and Housing Hand will act as your guarantor for the full duration of your tenancy.

Guidance on moving in

What you need to get a rent guarantor

  1. Proof of study
    This can be a confirmation from the University, your UCAS offer, or your Student ID card.

  2. Proof of identity
    A valid passport, driving licence, or national ID document will be accepted.

  3. Co-signer details
    This should be someone Housing Hand can contact if they are unable to reach you directly.

More information on Housing Hand