Rent in the UK, even if you don't have a guarantor
Finding a place to rent in the UK can be hard enough without the added stress of finding a guarantor.
Across the country, it's becoming more common for prospective tenants to be asked for a UK guarantor before they can rent a private property. For international students, expats, freelancers or professionals new to the country, that can make finding a home surprisingly difficult.
Rentmigo exists to solve this problem.
Instead of relying on family or friends to take on financial risk, you can use Rentmigo as your rental guarantor and secure the property you want.
We act as a UK-based rent guarantor, giving landlords the security they need to approve your tenancy. If you can afford the rent but don't have someone in the UK who can guarantee it for you, Rentmigo can step in.
Check your eligibilityWhy so many tenants in the UK need a rent guarantor
In the UK rental market, landlords often ask tenants to provide a guarantor. This is someone who agrees to cover the rent if you can't pay it for any reason. Generally, a guarantor has to be a UK resident that can prove that they are financially secure enough to pay the rent if needed.
While this provides landlords with a level of security, it can create a problem for many otherwise reliable tenants.
You might be asked for a guarantor if you:
- Are an international student studying in the UK
- Have recently moved to the UK for work
- Are self-employed or working freelance
- Do not yet have a UK credit history
Even if you have a strong income or savings, not having a UK guarantor can make landlords hesitant about accepting you as a tenant, especially in big cities where competition is high.
That's where Rentmigo helps.
Instead of relying on a personal guarantor, you can use Rentmigo as your rent guarantor and secure your dream tenancy today.
What to do if you don't have a guarantor in the UK
A lot of tenants struggle to find someone who can act as a guarantor. This is especially true for international students, expats and professionals moving to the UK.
In a lot of cases, landlords just want reassurance that rent will be paid. If you can't provide a personal guarantor for whatever reason, a professional guarantor service like Rentmigo can step in instead.
This gives landlords the financial security they need to allow tenants to move forward with their rental application.
Rent the home you want, even if referencing says no.
Rentmigo removes the barriers that keep people out of great homes. Whether you're new to UK credit, working internationally, or self-employed, we step in as your guarantor so you can move in.
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- Peace of mind for you and your landlord
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Rentmigo works in 3 simple steps
1. Apply online
Applying for a rent guarantor with Rentmigo takes just a few minutes. Our system uses secure income and employment checks to confirm that you can realistically afford the rent. This means we can assess tenants based on their financial stability rather than their ability to secure a guarantor. The process is simple, secure and designed to work for international tenants as well as those building their credit history in the UK.
2. Get guarantor coverage
Once approved, Rentmigo acts as your rental guarantor. This means your landlord has the reassurance that rent will still be paid if a payment is missed under the policy. For landlords, this reduces risk. For tenants, it removes one of the biggest barriers to getting approved for a property. Instead of asking a friend or relative to guarantee your rent, you can move forward with the tenancy using Rentmigo.
3. Secure your rental property
With a rent guarantor in place, landlords are often far more comfortable approving your tenancy. That means fewer rejections, less stress during the application process, and a much smoother path to securing the home you want. Rentmigo gives landlords the confidence they need while helping tenants access the rental market more easily.
Who uses rent guarantor services like Rentmigo
Rent guarantor services are becoming more popular across the UK, especially for tenants that don't have many contacts in the UK or are new to the country.
Rentmigo is often used by:
- International students renting in the UK
- Expats moving for work
- Professionals new to the UK rental market
- Freelancers or contractors with more variable income
- Tenants without a UK-based guarantor
- People who prefer not to involve family or friends financially
For many tenants, using a professional rent guarantor is the easiest way to move forward with a tenancy application.
Apply todayWhy tenants choose Rentmigo as their rent guarantor
There are a number of reasons that tenants choose Rentmigo instead of asking family or friends to act as their guarantor.
Some of the main benefits include:
- We are a UK-based rent guarantor that is accepted by landlords
- Our service is quick, with eligibility checks happening within days
- Rentmigo is designed with international tenants and expats in mind
- You don't need to ask friends or family to take financial risk
- Helps landlords approve your tenancy faster
For tenants moving to the UK or trying to rent without a support network around them, Rentmigo helps remove one of the biggest hurdles to securing a home.
A simpler alternative to traditional guarantors
Traditional guarantors usually need to meet quite strict requirements. Many landlords expect a guarantor to:
- Own property in the UK
- Have a strong UK credit history
- Earn a certain income level
- Be based in the UK
For international tenants or people early in their careers, meeting these requirements can be impossible.
Until now.
Instead of asking someone in your personal network to take on that responsibility, Rentmigo provides landlords with rent guarantee coverage. This gives them the reassurance they need to approve tenants who might otherwise be declined.
What our customers say
Hear from tenants and landlords who've used Rentmigo.
"Rentmigo experience was great! The entire process was smooth and verification went through real quick, saving me lots of time and effort. The customer support team was super responsive and helpful, and will definitely recommend it to anyone in need!"
Joy Lee
Tenant
"I was nervous about renting in the UK without a UK guarantor - it felt like a wall I couldn't get past. Rentmigo made the whole thing straightforward. The service is legit, the guarantee actually worked with my landlord, and whenever I had questions, the support team was quick and helpful. As a Chinese international student, it's exactly the kind of service I needed but didn't know existed."
Pico Ong
Senior year student
"I was hesitant at first, but Rentmigo turned out to be completely legitimate. The process was transparent from start to finish, and I never felt like I was being pushed into anything I didn't understand. It's reassuring to have a proper UK-based service handling something as important as my tenancy."
Jason Lin
Visiting student
"I was expecting a lot of emails and back and forth, but everything was handled within the platform. The application itself only took about 5-10 minutes, which made it much easier than I thought"
Raphael Aaron
2nd year student
"Rentmigo experience was great! The entire process was smooth and verification went through real quick, saving me lots of time and effort. The customer support team was super responsive and helpful, and will definitely recommend it to anyone in need!"
Joy Lee
Tenant
"I was nervous about renting in the UK without a UK guarantor - it felt like a wall I couldn't get past. Rentmigo made the whole thing straightforward. The service is legit, the guarantee actually worked with my landlord, and whenever I had questions, the support team was quick and helpful. As a Chinese international student, it's exactly the kind of service I needed but didn't know existed."
Pico Ong
Senior year student
"I was hesitant at first, but Rentmigo turned out to be completely legitimate. The process was transparent from start to finish, and I never felt like I was being pushed into anything I didn't understand. It's reassuring to have a proper UK-based service handling something as important as my tenancy."
Jason Lin
Visiting student
"I was expecting a lot of emails and back and forth, but everything was handled within the platform. The application itself only took about 5-10 minutes, which made it much easier than I thought"
Raphael Aaron
2nd year student
Frequently asked questions
A rent guarantor is someone who agrees to step in and cover the rent if a tenant is unable to pay. Landlords often ask for a guarantor when a tenant doesn’t meet the usual referencing criteria.
Yes. Rentmigo is designed to act as a professional rent guarantor, giving landlords full rent guarantee coverage for the tenancy.
Rentmigo is designed for tenants who can afford the rent but may not pass traditional referencing checks. This often includes international students, expats, freelancers and tenants building their UK credit history.
Most applications can be completed online within minutes. Our digital assessment process allows eligibility to be confirmed quickly.
No, your landlord does not need to do anything specific. Once you are approved, Rentmigo gets in touch with them to provide the rent guarantee coverage that gives landlords the reassurance they need.
Get a rent guarantor today
If you’ve been told you need a guarantor to rent in the UK but don’t have anyone who fits the bill, Rentmigo can help. Instead of relying on friends or family, you can use a professional rent guarantor service designed specifically for international tenants, expats and renters without a UK guarantor. Check your eligibility today so you can move forward with confidence.
