Tenant referencing in Basingstoke and Deane
For landlords and letting agents letting in Basingstoke and Deane and Basingstoke: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Basingstoke and Deane
Basingstoke grew rapidly as a London overspill town from the 1960s, so much of its housing is planned estates of terraced and semi-detached houses, with newer estates and apartment blocks on the edges and near the station. The rest of the borough is rural north Hampshire, with villages of brick and flint cottages. Private rented homes are mostly in the town’s estates and flats, let to commuters and people working locally.
The income a tenant needs in Basingstoke and Deane
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 Basingstoke and Deane’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 | £1,318 | £39,540 | £47,448 |
| Shared by two | £659 each | £19,770 each | £23,724 |
| Shared by three | £439 each | £13,180 each | £15,816 |
Landlord licensing in Basingstoke and Deane
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme; only national mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from two or more households). Separately, an Article 4 direction means converting a house to an HMO needs planning permission in Basingstoke town, Chineham, Old Basing, Oakley and Sherborne St John.
Fee: £489 on application plus £619 on grant for a new HMO licence (2026/27 fees)
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Basingstoke and Deane
- 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 Basingstoke and Deane
Basingstoke town centre
RG21Victorian terraces in the old town and modern apartment blocks near the station.
Brighton Hill
RG22A 1970s and 1980s estate of terraced and semi-detached houses.
Chineham
RG24Mostly 1980s and 1990s private estates of detached and semi-detached houses.
Popley
RG24Post-war overspill estates, partly regenerated with new homes.
Hatch Warren
RG22Modern estates of family houses on the south side of the town.
Tadley
RG26Post-war and modern houses and bungalows on the Berkshire border.
Whitchurch
RG28A small market town of period houses and cottages, with newer estates.
Overton
RG25Period cottages and village houses along the River Test.
Oakley
RG23A large village of semis, bungalows and detached houses west of Basingstoke.
Kingsclere
RG20Period cottages and houses in a village below the downs.
Postcode districts: RG20, RG21, RG22, RG23, RG24, RG25, RG26, RG28
Tenant referencing in Basingstoke and Deane: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Basingstoke and Deane?
£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 Basingstoke and Deane?
At Basingstoke and Deane’s average private rent of £1,318 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £39,540 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £47,448 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Basingstoke and Deane?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme; only national mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from two or more households). Separately, an Article 4 direction means converting a house to an HMO needs planning permission in Basingstoke town, Chineham, Old Basing, Oakley and Sherborne St John. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Basingstoke and Deane?
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 Basingstoke and Deane can contact the borough council’s private sector housing team about disrepair, damp or unsafe conditions in a rented home.