Renting in the UK as an expat shouldn't be this difficult
Moving to the UK for work is exciting, but finding somewhere to live can be difficult.
Many expat workers arrive with a job contract, a stable income and savings, but still struggle to find a rental just because they are new to the country.
Not only is the market competitive - especially in busy cities - but a lot of UK landlords also ask for a UK-based guarantor.
The problem? A guarantor must be a UK resident, must take on financial responsibility for your rental payments and in some cases, must be a UK homeowner too. For many expats, finding someone to act as a guarantor for them is an almost-impossible ask.
That's where Rentmigo can help.
We act as a UK rent guarantor for expat workers, giving landlords the reassurance they need to approve your tenancy.
If you can comfortably afford the rent but don't have a UK guarantor, Rentmigo can step in so you can move forward with securing a home.
Check your eligibilityWhy expat workers are often asked for a guarantor
When landlords look at rental applications, they usually rely on standard referencing checks.
These checks often look for things like a UK credit history, employment records and a UK-based guarantor.
For expat workers who have just moved to the country, this can feel frustratingly outdated.
You might be asked for a guarantor because:
- You have only recently moved to the UK
- You do not yet have a UK credit history
- You are newly employed in the UK
- Your family or support network lives overseas
- You do not have a UK homeowner to act as a guarantor
Even if you are earning a good salary and have a stable job, many landlords will still want a guarantor so they know the rent is covered if you cannot pay for any reason.
Rentmigo helps bridge that gap by acting as a professional rent guarantor for expat tenants.
How Rentmigo works
If you are an expat that has recently moved to the UK for work and is looking for a guarantor, all you need to do is follow our 3 simple steps.
1. Apply online
Getting started with Rentmigo is quick and easy. Our online application process uses financial checks to understand your income, employment and ability to afford the rent. Instead of focusing purely on your UK credit history, we look at the bigger picture. This makes it much easier for expat workers who are just starting their lives in the UK to qualify for our guarantor services.
2. Receive a rent guarantor
Once approved, Rentmigo acts as your rental guarantor. This means your landlord benefits from a rent guarantee for the tenancy. If a rent payment is missed by you under the terms of the agreement, the landlord still receives payment. For landlords, this reduces the risk of renting to someone new to the UK. For expats, it removes the need to find someone locally who can act as a guarantor.
3. Secure your new home
With a rent guarantor in place, landlords are often far more comfortable approving your tenancy. Instead of losing out on properties because you can't provide a UK guarantor, you can move forward with your application and secure a place to live. For many expats moving to the UK, Rentmigo makes the entire rental process much smoother.
Who Rentmigo helps
Rentmigo isn't just for expats, but is designed for any tenant who can afford the rent, but may struggle to secure a rental without a guarantor, even though they are financially stable.
Many of our customers are expat workers such as:
- Professionals moving to the UK for a new job
- Employees transferring from overseas offices
- Workers on skilled visas
- Contractors and consultants moving to the UK
- Professionals that have been here for a few years but are still building their UK financial history
If you've been told you need a UK guarantor to rent a property but don't have anyone in the UK to ask, Rentmigo can help you move forward.
Why expat workers choose Rentmigo
Moving to a new country comes with plenty of challenges. Finding accommodation shouldn't be one of them.
Rentmigo offers expats a practical option when landlords ask them for a guarantor.
Some of the reasons expats choose Rentmigo include:
- We are a UK-based rent guarantor accepted by landlords
- Our service is designed for international tenants and professionals moving to the UK
- Fast online eligibility checks so you can move forward quickly
- No need to ask colleagues, friends or family to take financial responsibility
- An easy and secure digital application process
- Helps landlords approve tenants who are new to the UK
For many expats, this makes renting in the UK far less stressful.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions from expat workers about using Rentmigo as a rent guarantor.
Increasingly, yes. Many landlords are now asking tenants who are new to the UK to provide a guarantor. This gives them reassurance that the rent will be paid. If you don't have someone in the UK who can act as a guarantor, a professional guarantor service like Rentmigo can help.
Yes. Rentmigo acts as a rent guarantor for expat workers who can afford the rent but do not have access to a UK-based guarantor.
Most applications can be completed online in just a few minutes. In many cases, eligibility can be confirmed quickly through our digital assessment process.
Yes, most landlords in the UK will accept Rentmigo as a guarantor. This is because Rentmigo provides landlords with a rent guarantee for the tenancy, which gives them reassurance that rent will still be paid if a payment is missed. This helps them feel comfortable approving tenants who are new to the UK.
No. Many expat workers are new to the UK and may not yet have a credit history. Our assessment focuses on affordability and financial stability rather than relying solely on UK credit records.
Yes. Many expat workers use Rentmigo shortly after arriving in the UK. If you've recently moved to the UK for a job but don't yet have a UK credit history or local guarantor, Rentmigo can help provide the reassurance landlords need.
Start renting in the UK today
Moving for work is a big step, and securing accommodation to rent should be the easy part.
If you're an expat worker who has been asked for a UK guarantor, Rentmigo can help you move forward with your tenancy and find a place to live.
Check your eligibility today and take one step closer to securing your new home.
Apply nowWhat 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
