Safe Flat Hunting in UK
Protect your identity while house hunting
Consumer Guide
6 min read
UK Flat Hunting: Protect Your Identity in 5 Minutes
The complete security system that stops rental fraud and identity theft while flat hunting in the UK. Share documents safely and avoid rental scams.
The 5-Minute Flat Hunting Security System
1. Spot Rental Scams (1 min)
"WhatsApp requests = instant red flag"
2. View Before Documents (2 mins)
"Never send docs pre-viewing"
3. Share Securely Only (2 mins)
"Encrypted upload links only"
Result: Identity protected, legitimate properties found, fraud completely avoided.
Share Rental Documents SafelyFileSeal Security Team
Updated July 2025
The 1-Minute Rental Scam Detection Test
If ANY of these apply, it's a rental scam: WhatsApp contact, documents before viewing, too cheap rent, urgent pressure, upfront fee requests.
Instant Scam Signals
- • WhatsApp/personal email contact
- • Documents requested before viewing
- • Price 20%+ below market rate
What Scammers Want
- • Bank statements for financial info
- • Passport photos for identity theft
- • Deposit money for fake properties
Legitimate Rental Document Process
Safe Property Platforms: View First, Documents After
- • Rightmove/Zoopla: Established agents, company verification, after viewing only
- • OpenRent: Built-in referencing, secure document portal
- • SpareRoom: User verification, no upfront documents
- • Estate agent offices: Physical locations, after formal application
Find Your Perfect Flat Safely
Don't let rental scams or identity theft ruin your flat hunt. Use FileSeal's encrypted document sharing for bank statements, payslips, and ID documents - secure upload links that delete automatically after viewing.