For international students renting in the UK

Your guarantor,
so the answer is yes.

Landlords abroad ask for a local guarantor most international students don't have. Ehome stands in as your rent guarantor — so you get the home, and your family gets peace of mind.

  • Unlock more rental options — landlords say yes
  • Fast decisions, usually within 48 hours
  • Support in both Chinese and English
  • Built specifically for international students

What we do

We remove the biggest obstacle to renting abroad.

Most landlords and letting agents require a guarantor based in the country — someone who covers the rent if something goes wrong. Without local family or credit history, that's out of reach for most international students. Ehome becomes that guarantor for you, backed by a clear agreement and one transparent fee.

Pricing

Instant fee estimate

Calculated as a share of your annual rent. No hidden costs, no surprises at signing.

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Based on one month's rent

Indicative only — contact us for an exact quote.

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How it works

Four steps, no surprises.

  1. 01

    Share your tenancy

    Send us the property, rent, and lease details.

  2. 02

    Quick assessment

    We review your application, usually within 48 hours.

  3. 03

    We guarantee your lease

    We sign as your official guarantor to the landlord or agent.

  4. 04

    Move in

    Complete your tenancy and settle in with confidence.

Why Ehome

Why families choose Ehome.

Built for international students

We understand visas, credit history, and the paperwork that trips people up.

One clear fee

Transparent pricing with no hidden costs.

Bilingual support

Talk to us in Chinese or English, whenever you need.

Handled with care

Your documents are kept secure and confidential.

What students say

Trusted with the part that matters most.

The landlord needed a UK guarantor and my parents were back in China. Ehome sorted it in two days and I moved in on time.

L. ChenMSc student, UCL

Everything was explained in Chinese for my parents and in English for me — that's what made them comfortable.

Y. WangUndergraduate, University of Manchester

Simple, fast, and no surprises on the fee. Exactly what we needed from abroad.

Parent of a KCL student

Where our students study

Trusted by students at leading UK universities.

We help international students at these universities secure their homes with confidence.

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FAQ

Common questions.

A guarantor promises the landlord that the rent will be paid, and covers it if the tenant cannot. UK landlords and letting agents almost always require a guarantor based in the UK — which most international students simply can't provide. Ehome acts as that UK-based guarantor for you, so landlords are willing to say yes.

We work with international students renting in the UK, whether you're moving into private housing or student accommodation. Share your course, your property, and your tenancy details, and we'll assess your application — usually within 48 hours.

Your fee is based on your annual rent and shown clearly before you commit — no hidden charges. Use the estimator on this page for an instant guide, or contact us for an exact quote for your tenancy.

Most applications are assessed within 48 hours once we have your documents. If you're on a tight deadline, tell us — priority handling is available.

Typically your passport or national ID, proof of study (university offer, CAS, or student ID), your tenancy or property details, and financial evidence — either yours or your sponsor's. We'll give you a clear checklist when you apply.

Yes — this is common. Many of our students are supported by a parent or family member in China. We can review your sponsor as part of your application, and we support your family in Chinese throughout.

No. You don't need a UK guarantor, a UK credit history, or a UK relative. That's exactly the gap Ehome fills.

We collect only what we need to make a fair decision, always with your consent, and handle it securely and confidentially. Ehome is registered with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

We work across common student tenancy types, including shared houses and student accommodation. If you're unsure whether your tenancy qualifies, just ask — we'll tell you honestly.

We'll explain why wherever we can, and where possible suggest what might help. Not every application can be approved, but we aim to be clear and quick either way.

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