Problem with new strict Guarantor Requirements for renting

ivavoucher

Check out sites like openrent and you can deal directly with landlords.

The_Man_In_The_Pub

ireallycantyodel said:

The_Man_In_The_Pub said:

> Most agencies now ask for a homeowner guarantor 

So tell them to swivel!

If an agency play silly buggers, just get in touch with the landlord directly (land registry website, costs £3) telling them how clueless the agency is and what a good tenant you are with references and proof of income to prove it.

Why some people take everything an estate/letting agent says at face value is beyond me. Stand up for yourselves!

Yeah I have tried to question it but they tell me it's actually the landlord who stipulates it - not sure how they would feel about me contacting them directly

You don't seriously believe that do you?
£50 to a half-sucked smartie says the landlord said nothing of the sort and doesn't care as long as he gets a good tenant. Stand up for yourself and speak to the landlord direct. 

Stop treating the letting agent as some authority figure you must obey!