Bad credit - will i have trouble renting?

Tenant Discussion
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Hi, my girlfriend and i have been renting without problem for over 2 years, but our landlord has decided to sell and has served the notice to leave.

We earn 75k between us in jobs we’ve been in for 4 and 7 years. Never late on rent and kept the property in great condition

However, my credit history is not great. I’ve never had a CCJ or an IVA but I have a few missed payments on file, and my credit score reflects this as ‘poor’. I’ve not had any missed payments in the last year though. My partner has great finaniacial history.

Do you think this is going to be a big probelm? I’m feeling very anxious and apprehensive having to look for a new home again. Thank you.

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Some will not like this due to removing some insurance options for landlord. Competition is generally very high due to shortages. It wont be impossible though provided been stable for some time. If you have good disposable income and consistent rent and debt payments this helps. Savings are a plus.

Self yourself early on in any correspondence. Ie been with same employer for x amount of year etc. Volunteer homeowner guarantors. Some landlords respond to rent in advance (soon to be a thing of the past).