In the process of registering as a guarantor for my daughters rented student accommodation in Edinburgh for the next year.
I’ve done this numerous times in England and it simply consisted of a questionnaire and bank details.
Scotland is a completely different kettle of fish.
So far I’ve had to provide the agency with comprehensive details of my income, employment, house ownership, proof of my employment by a referee, land registry details of house ownership, house insurance documents, a series of pay cheques, my bank details and am now awaiting results of a credit check.
All complicated by the fact that all my official documents are in my professional (maiden) name but the house is is my married name so I’ve had to upload the marriage certificate as well.
Just waiting for the next message demanding my enhanced disclosure, DNA, fingerprints, true hair colour, and any bad habits I feel I need to declare.
Jeez.
Think my clearance will be sufficient for MI5