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Gruantour issues

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Xxlivachxx · 08/09/2024 01:01

Hello I have a big question. So I have been struggling to find a gruantour, which I can understand as people are having hard times at the moment.
I will be renting with my partner and his friend. They have both passed their checks and are completely fine.
I was wondering if it is possible for one of them to be my gruantour?
I can't find anything online that says otherwise. Their names will be on the tenancy.
Would this be allowed?

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Fizzypineapple · 08/09/2024 01:12

No I don't think they can be your guarantor if they're renting with you but give the estate agent a call to double check.

Raincloud32 · 08/09/2024 01:22

I think that the guarantor usually has to be a home owner, possibly not in all cases but Ive been asked for a guarantor and they specified home owner

BobbyBiscuits · 08/09/2024 01:28

If your saying your flatmate will be the guarantor, I'm not sure if that's allowed. If they are willing you can always ask the EA. It depends on the financial solvency/viability of the guarantor. So they'd need a credit check. But essentially it would be unlikely they'd look like they could comfortably pay double rent. Surely if that was the case they wouldn't need to live in a three person flat share. But it's worth asking.

KievLoverTwo · 08/09/2024 01:45

No, they have to be a home owner and it’s taken seriously, I remember they even asked for my sister’s car reg once!

However, professional guarantor services exist. They probably cost a fortune and come with risks.

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