At Nelsons we have a dedicated admin team who are responsible for collecting all references on your behalf. On some occasions, if requested by the landlord Nelsons will outsource to an independent referencing agency (Taylor Trent or FCC Paragon). 

If you are in or have been in rented accommodation within the last 3 years we will contact your landlord/landlords. If you have had more than 1 employer in the last 3 years, they will also be contacted. If you are self employed, we will need to contact your accountant or you will have to provide 6 months personal bank statements.         A full credit check will also be conducted.  

In order for references to be concluded swiftly, we would suggest you contact your referees in advance to release this information to us. 

Sometimes, we may also require a UK Guarantor if you are unemployed, a student, or have not been continuously employed for the last year, or your income is not sufficient enough to cover your rent commitments. 

In order for your guarantor to be successful, he/she must be in full time employment, be a UK resident and own a property in the UK. 

If you require any further information, please contact our in house administrator.