Ask The Experts

Photo ID for all prospective tenants including children (Passport or Drivers Licence). Proof of address, 3 months’ payslips and bank statements.

For residents within the EU and overseas, they must provide a right to rent share code, this is obtained from the government website. Residents within the UK with a British Passport will also need to have ‘right-to-rent’ checks carried out.

A right to rent check is a process in which the letting agent or landlord will view the prospective tenant’s identification documents to ensure they are eligible to rent the property.

Yes, you will need your lender’s permission before you can let your property; they may have special conditions that you need to comply with or need to be added to the tenancy agreement.  Most lenders will give permission when you apply to let out your property.