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Moving home to UK from North America. Need references?

I'm a British citizen, moving back home (have been abroad since my early teens) as an adult, but a rental agency in the UK says I need references to rent a residence in the UK, and need to be 'checked out'. Trouble is, I don't rent here, I live with a relative; I only get two bills in my name. What could I get or do to be a better 'risk' to rent to in the UK? A police background check (which is expensive here) would only cover the country I'm in now, and probably wouldn't be taken seriously in the UK. I have no criminal record, no bad credit history, but don't have former landlords or close family to "back me up".

Public Comments

1. What about your work? What about places you go to? Friends?
2. It does not sound right, I lived in London some years ago and I rented 2 "flats" and the only thing that they asked for was a deposit...in a very nice one I met with the real estate agent just once and after that it was just about depositing the money...you may check with another rental agency...
3. Agree 100% with NoraC , you have the dosh, that speaks! don't get bogged down with jargon certain landlords spew!! sincerely, you have no problem, just keep it simple and sweet. Good hunting.
4. can't your friend or relative here give you a letter stating that you paid your share to him?