What to do if I don’t have an employment contract or UK bank statements?

What to do if you don’t have an employment contract or UK bank statements to complete a successful reference check? Here are some of the things you can do instead:

• Offer a guarantor, such as a friend in the UK, to co-sign the rental agreement. Remember that your guarantor may have to undergo the reference check instead of you.
• Propose advance rent payment (3-6 months upfront) if it’s financially feasible for you.
• Search for landlords who are more flexible with tenant paperwork requirements – yes, they do exist.
• Provide other proofs of steady income or savings to demonstrate financial stability, such as savings in foreign bank accounts. Mind that such papers may not be accepted by automated reference check platforms, so you may have to liaise their eligibility with landlords.