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Which other countries do it better? Why the ambiguity in which countries?
deadendwaterfall
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theartfullodger said:
A landlord or agent does not have to credit check a tenant. But since checks - which start at £7 and will flag CCJs - are so quick, easy almost all will.
Be honest, you might get lucky. Especially if other things in your favour eg high income, payslips and bank statements available, calm polite and smart appearance etc.
Best tenants I ever had had no UK history, only reference was a neighbour I'd known for a few years saying "Mr Artful they very nice people" - and they were!
Have you paid off debts that resulted in CCJs? If so go with evidence of that. Some landlords and agents use their brains, although many appear not to know how to start. To be a lettings agent in England requires no qualifications, no training, no criminal records check. Bonkers! Other countries do this better.
Good luck.
Be honest, you might get lucky. Especially if other things in your favour eg high income, payslips and bank statements available, calm polite and smart appearance etc.
Best tenants I ever had had no UK history, only reference was a neighbour I'd known for a few years saying "Mr Artful they very nice people" - and they were!
Have you paid off debts that resulted in CCJs? If so go with evidence of that. Some landlords and agents use their brains, although many appear not to know how to start. To be a lettings agent in England requires no qualifications, no training, no criminal records check. Bonkers! Other countries do this better.
Good luck.
Which other countries do it better?
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