Hello!
I have secured my visa vignette and visa starts from Jan 1, 2025. I currently have a remote job which I plan to leave before I arrive in the UK. Plan is to arrive in the UK and secure a new job in first 3 months.
My question is: do tenants ask for an active employment letter and only then allow me to rent in their home? I can give them former payslips and bank statement with sufficient funds to show that I can pay rent for the rental duration (upto 1 year I believe), however despite this, do they still need an active employment?
If you don’t have active employment in the UK landlord will sometime ask for 6 months and up to a full year of the rent in advance, or ask for a guarantor. The letting agency will usually advise you on the best way forward.
It depends on your landlord/agent. I’ve heard of those who demand 3-12 months rent payment upfront and/or a guarantor. By the way, if it’s not mandatory to leave, please hold on to your remote job while you search for another here.
kindly also help with links or ideas on how to land a job in UK? i have been here for 6 months and its not been easy landing a job - i was endorsed under commercial