Key Points
- Renters: tenancy agreement, and landlord consent if the applicant is not named.
- Owners: Land Registry title or mortgage statement.
- Living with family: a letter from the owner or tenant plus their proof of ownership or tenancy.
- A property inspection report is optional but useful in crowded households.
If you rent
- The current tenancy agreement
- A letter from the landlord or agent confirming the applicant may live there, if the agreement does not already allow it
- Recent Council Tax or utility bills for the address
If you own your home
- Land Registry title register or a recent mortgage statement
- Recent Council Tax or utility bills
If you live with parents or relatives
- A signed letter from the owner or tenant confirming you and your partner can live there and who else lives in the property
- Their proof of ownership or tenancy
- A description of the property: number of rooms and who uses each bedroom
Property inspection reports
An independent inspection report confirms the number of rooms, the occupants and that the property will not be overcrowded. It is not compulsory, but it is helpful where several adults share a home or the property is small.
Official Sources
This page is general information, not legal advice. The rules and figures are set by the Home Office and can change.