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Fast and easy renting, secured with flatfair

Tenants can wave goodbye to costly deposits. Secure your new home with a small, one-off check-in fee and move in the very same day. When it’s time to go, you’ll only pay for damages or unpaid rent you are responsible for.

Contact your agent or landlord to find out more.

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What's the problem?

Deposits – they’re expensive. Tenants are spending an average of £3,350 on moving costs, and most are having to pay for a new deposit before they get their old one back.
Did you know that there’s currently £5.2 billion locked up in deposit schemes? We want to change that.

We're here to help...

We’ve saved tenants over £30 million in upfront costs. How? By offering them No Deposit, a fast and forward thinking solution that ditches deposits.

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Meet our secure rental solution for tenants

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Fast and easy renting, secured

With flatfair’s No Deposit solution, tenants secure a new home with a small check-in fee instead of paying for a costly deposit, with any damages paid when it’s time to move out.

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Here's why tenants love No Deposit

Lower upfront move-in costs

Instead of a deposit, you’ll pay a one-off check-in fee equal to one week’s rent (+VAT), so that means much lower moving costs.

Fast and fair

When it’s time to move out, you’ll only pay if there’s a problem you’re responsible for and you won't have to wait to get your deposit back.

Fast and easy check-out

If a dispute arises, it can be resolved quickly and fairly with independent adjudicators who have extensive experience in handling end-of-tenancy disputes.*

*Tenants need to pay a £25 adjudication fee, which you’ll get back if the amount awarded by the adjudicator is less than the proposed charge.

No sneaky fees

There’s no recurring charges if you decide to renew your tenancy and stay in your home.

Here's how it works

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Checking in

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No need to pay a costly deposit, tenants just pay a check-in fee equal to one week’s rent (+VAT).*
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flatfair takes extra care supporting referencing and collecting documentation.
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If everything looks good, you’ll be able to move in the day you sign.

*Or £120 whichever is greater. Non-refundable and does not count towards any end-of-tenancy charges.

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Checking out

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All of the regular end of tenancy checks still take place.
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You only pay for what you are responsible for - tenants cover the cost of any damages or outstanding bills (as you would with a normal deposit).
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flatfair’s flexible protection means we judge claims on a case by case basis, working with you and your landlord to sort out any issues within 10 days.

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Here's what our tenants have to say:

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flatfair is a great idea. Instead of shelling out on a big deposit that is essentially money I'll never see as it moves from deposit to deposit, I can use it to invest and save for my own place.

Sean, flatfair tenant

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Hassle free, quick & uncomplicated. The service took away the stress & challenge of paying a deposit allowing me to move in faster. Excellent all round!

Jason, flatfair tenant

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We chose flatfair because it allowed us to move into a house we really wanted, quicker and more affordably. We were young and had never been in a situation like that before so it made our renting experience a breeze. We'll be forever grateful as it was because of flatfair we could move out from our parents house and start living our own lives.

Emma, flatfair tenant

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Tenant FAQs

What is flatfair's No Deposit?

If you’re fed up with expensive deposits that often overlap between tenancies, flatfair’s No Deposit is the choice for you. It's an alternative to a traditional cash deposit, and great if you want an easy, fair way to pay for – or dispute – charges made by your landlord or letting agent at the end of your tenancy. When accidents happen, you should only have to pay a fair price to set it right. As well as saving you from leaving an expensive deposit, flatfair provides a simple and transparent way to pay for – or counter – any charges for damages and unpaid rent made against you. At all times, you’ll have access to an Independent Dispute Resolution service if you need it.

What are the benefits

With No Deposit, you’ll only pay a small check-in fee worth one week’s rent or £120 (whichever is the greater), plus VAT, split evenly across all the tenants. 

When you move out, you only pay for any slip-ups through our fair and easy check-out process. If a dispute arises, it can be resolved quickly and fairly with independent adjudicators who have extensive experience in handling end-of-tenancy disputes.*

*Tenants need to pay a £25 adjudication fee, which you’ll get back if the amount awarded by the adjudicator is less than the proposed charge.

How much does it cost?

For tenants, we charge a small, non-refundable, check-in fee equivalent to one week’s rent, subject to a minimum of £120, plus VAT, split evenly between all tenants.

Do I still have to pay a deposit?

No. flatfair is an alternative to a traditional five week security deposit, you'll only pay a small check-in fee worth one week’s rent or £120 (whichever is the greater), plus VAT, split evenly between all tenants.

What if I disagree with charges against me?

If a dispute arises, it can be resolved quickly and fairly with independent adjudicators* who have extensive experience in handling end-of-tenancy disputes.

*Tenants need to pay a £25 adjudication fee, which you’ll get back if the amount awarded by the adjudicator is less than the proposed charge.

When does flatfair expire?

flatfair’s security expires in line with the tenancy end date, or after 24 months (whatever comes first). It can be extended at any time through the flatfair platform, free of charge.

Does flatfair require tenants to be referenced?

Yes, all flatfair members must meet our minimum referencing criteria.

How do I join?

Talk to your agent for more information on how you can join flatfair.