What to include
Keep it practical: household profile, employment status, income stability, rental history, and best contact details.
Write a tenant resume that shows you are low risk.
A tenant resume is a short summary of who you are as a renter. It should make your situation easy to understand in one pass.
What to include and how
Use clear, verifiable statements
Prioritise facts you can support with documents or references. Avoid vague claims that cannot be checked quickly.
Keep it brief
One concise page is usually enough for the summary. Put fuller evidence in your supporting documents section.
Common mistakes
Outdated contact details, inconsistent dates, and missing referee context are frequent reasons for avoidable delays.
Watch out for
Unlisted referees
Do not list references without their permission or current contact details. A referee who does not answer can stall a decision.
Salary mismatches
Income figures in your resume should match your employment letter exactly. Discrepancies raise questions.
Related renter resources
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