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- What you need to secure a property
This is when the landlord agrees to let the property to you.
Before you sign anything, make sure you're happy that the property is:
- safe, for example, by checking the gas safety certificate
- affordable for you
To secure the property, you may need to show the landlord your:
- recent bank statements or payslips
- benefits statements
- employment contract, if you have one
- passport or other document that shows you have the right to live in the UK