In most cases we will only take into consideration income that is paid as a salary by an
employer, pension paid by a former employer or earnings as stated by a chartered or certified
accountant when an individual is self-employed. However, in some circumstances we can
take into consideration the following:
- Long term savings. We must be provided with proof of 6 months continuity
of savings amounting to a sum of 3 x the sum of the rent for the term of the
tenancy. In most cases a series of statements is acceptable
- Disability Benefit. This will always be taken into consideration when supplied
with a copy of the benefit book or other notification from the Benefits Agency
confirming the applicants entitlement
- State Pension. This will always be taken into consideration when supplied with a
copy of the benefit book or other notifi cation from the Benefi ts Agency confi rming
the applicants entitlement
- Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit. These can be taken into consideration
when proof can be provided to us by way of a copy of the Tax Credits Award
from the Inland Revenue. This award must be for a minimum period of 9 months
or extend for at least 3 months after the end of the fixed term of the tenancy
agreement, whichever is the greater. A guarantor will be required if the latter is
not proven.
Please note that the above list is not comprehensive and other benefi ts/forms of income
MAY be considered. Please note that if a benefi t/payment can be withdrawn at any time, we
cannot take this into account, for example, Incapacity Benefit.