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Landlord reference

wannabelondoner
wannabelondoner Posts: 17 Forumite
edited 29 July 2011 at 8:21PM in Loans
Hi:

I am signing a contract for a new flat soon and i am wondering if a 400 pound overdraft default which has been paid back in full in one installment, will make me fail the reference check. i have a reference from my previous landlord where i stayed 7 years and always paid promptly. i have proof of employment stating a 30k salary.

will i fail due to this technicality i assume reference check is the same thing as credit check as they want to see bank statements. although they never say credit check anywhere in the documents i got

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  • chanz4
    chanz4 Posts: 11,057 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Xmas Saver!
    no, the landlord checks are very basic and only normaly show ccjs
    Don't put your trust into an Experian score - it is not a number any bank will ever use & it is generally a waste of money to purchase it. They are also selling you insurance you dont need.
  • loveandlight
    loveandlight Posts: 1,200 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    You've got nothing at all to worry about. You will pass the checks.
  • chanz4
    chanz4 Posts: 11,057 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Xmas Saver!
    they only can view what they share, this is the reason
    Don't put your trust into an Experian score - it is not a number any bank will ever use & it is generally a waste of money to purchase it. They are also selling you insurance you dont need.
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