If I have only recently moved to the UK will this affect my application?

*** Effective 1st May 2026, under the Renters’ Rights Act there is no longer a fixed period or set end date for a tenancy. All tenancies are now open-ended, rolling monthly periodic tenancies. There is no longer a fixed period or set end date for a tenancy. All tenancies are now open-ended, rolling monthly periodic tenancies ***

there is no longer a fixed period or set end date for a tenancy. All tenancies are now open-ended, rolling monthly periodic tenancies ***

Yes – regardless of your nationality, if you have not lived in the UK continuously for at least the last 12 months, you will not have sufficient credit history to verify your credit worthiness. In such circumstances we would only approve an application for a tenancy if you agree to pay rent in advance for the entire fixed term of the tenancy.