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Always check your credit files before applying for a tenancy to minimise the risk of rejection. You have a right to see your credit files for £2 but can do it for free and should do it regularly. Check EVERY detail; people have had applications rejected because an unused (but not cancelled) mobile contract’s address had not been updated after a house move so be vigilant. Look out for entries on your record that aren’t yours – they may be a sign of ID fraud. More information on how to check your full credit report for free can be found…

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 so your application for a tenancy would be declined.

No – Effective 1st May 2026, under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 the maximum rent a landlord or agent can legally require in advance is capped at one month’s rent. Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here