Tenant referencing in Arun
For landlords and letting agents letting in Arun and Bognor Regis: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Arun
Arun is a stretch of the West Sussex coast between Worthing and Chichester, centred on Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, with Arundel and farmland inland. Much of the housing is bungalows and family houses, and the area has a large retired population. Private rented homes are concentrated in the older terraces and converted flats of Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, and large new estates have been built around Angmering, Barnham and Yapton.
The income a tenant needs in Arun
We check that a tenant’s yearly income is at least 30 times their monthly share of the rent, and that a guarantor earns at least 3 times the yearly rent they guarantee, with enough disposable income left each month to pay it. At Arun’s average rent:
Income comes from the most reliable source: the salary the employer confirms, then payslips, then what was declared, checked against three months of bank statements.
| Monthly rent | Tenant needs a year | Guarantor needs a year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average home, one tenant | £1,231 | £36,930 | £44,316 |
| Shared by two | £616 each | £18,465 each | £22,158 |
| Shared by three | £410 each | £12,310 each | £14,772 |
Landlord licensing in Arun
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: Additional HMO licensing in three wards (Hotham, Marine and River, covering central Bognor Regis and Littlehampton) from 1 February 2025, for five years (to 31 January 2030).
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Arun District Council before letting.
Referencing a tenant in Arun
- Add the tenancyThe property, the rent, the move-in date and the applicant. Their link is emailed at once.
- They apply on their phoneFive years of addresses, work, 3 months of bank statements, payslips and ID, in about 10 minutes.
- We contact the refereesTheir employer, current and previous landlord, by email, automatically.
- You get the reportEvery check, the income from every source, and how we reached the outcome.
Where people rent in Arun
Bognor Regis
PO21, PO22Victorian and Edwardian terraces and seafront flats in the town centre, with bungalows and interwar semis further out.
Littlehampton
BN17Terraced houses near the harbour and town centre, post-war estates, and modern flats by the river.
Arundel
BN18Flint and brick cottages and townhouses in a historic hilltop town below the castle.
Rustington
BN16Bungalows and detached houses popular with retired owners, with some seafront flats.
East Preston
BN16Detached houses and bungalows in a coastal village, including private estates by the sea.
Angmering
BN16Village houses and cottages with large new-build estates on its edges.
Felpham
PO22Bungalows, chalets and detached homes along the coast east of Bognor Regis.
Middleton-on-Sea
PO22Detached houses and bungalows on private seafront estates.
Barnham
PO22A village by the railway station with older cottages and extensive new-build housing.
Ferring
BN12Bungalows and detached homes in a quiet coastal village.
Postcode districts: BN12, BN16, BN17, BN18, PO21, PO22
Tenant referencing in Arun: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Arun?
£14.99 per applicant with Rentwick, the same for tenants and guarantors, paid by the landlord or agent. Tenants in England can’t be charged for referencing.
What income do tenants need to rent in Arun?
At Arun’s average private rent of £1,231 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £36,930 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £44,316 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Arun?
No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing in three wards (Hotham, Marine and River, covering central Bognor Regis and Littlehampton) from 1 February 2025, for five years (to 31 January 2030). (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Arun District Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Arun?
The applicant applies on their phone in about 10 minutes. We email their employer and landlords straight away, so most references are back within a few working days, depending on how quickly the referees reply.
What does the reference check?
Three months of bank statements, payslips, income from every source, the employer, current and previous landlords, five years of addresses and a credit check, with AI comparing every document with the application.
For tenants: Tenants in Arun can contact Arun District Council’s private sector housing team about disrepair, damp or unsafe conditions in a rented home.