www.iva.co.uk

I just checked my rating on line as I want to rent a place. I am guessing I would not get a pass from any one.
here is the pic from the site.
*link removed*

It's only bringing up advertising Howard.

am thinking now would a DEBT MANAGEMENT PLAN been better then a IVA

Check with all agencies and private landlords near to you and see what they say about an IVA.

I can't see the link (my phone's problem not your link) but it is more difficult to rent with an iva on your file. The main problem being that you are a known risk and as such invalidate the landlord's rent protection insurance. With this in mind you can negotiate to offset the risk - double deposit, guarantor, six months rent up front. Or alternatively, you could go to a private landlord or small, independent agency who will be more willing to help. Also, explain about ivas and your rent being a priority payment. I spent a long time with my agency convincing them that I could afford the flat and my debs were less of a problem than for most of their tenants who had masses of credit cards. But most importantly, be upfront and don't pay the admin fee until they have guaranteed that you failing the credit check will not impact on you getting the property. It can be done - I'm living proof. A bottle of something also helped me smooth the process!!!

I removed the link BOL as all it bought up was advertising.

sorry maybe I posted the link wrong. I called about 5 estate agents up and all said no. Wish i had not done a IVA now

Did you offer a guarantor? Can someone, maybe a parent, rent for you?

2 did say a guarantor might help me but it would not be 100% and the last thing i want to do is pay out the £200 and get turned down.
and both my parents have retired

You could go back to your favourite of the two who said a guarantor might help and tell them that you know you'll fail the credit check so why don't they do whatever else they would need to do in that eventuality and let you know whether it's a goer or not. If it isthen you can pay the fee and get the credit check done as a formality knowing that the property is yours.

You can always ask your ip to give you a reference to show that your iva payments are kept up to date.

I would take BOLs advice and ask a parent to rent for you. You can then pay the rent through them. Even if they have retired I don't see why they would stop them from signing a tenancy.

HI every one thanks for the help. I have had a bad month splitting with my girl friend after 8 years. The reason i took the IVA so we would be better off in the long term.
I kind of have it sorted going to move in to a place with a mate so it is looking up.

Sorry for removing the initial link Howard but it did just bring up advertising!!

I'm sorry to hear of your split, I hope the IVA works out for you and good luck with moving in with your mate.

We're always here for your for any support or advice at any time day or night (there is usually someone around!)

Just a quick update things are looking good, moving in to a flat end of this week.
Glad I found this site so many help full people.

Excellent news Howard! Good luck with the move, hope it goes ok.

Keep posting!