Tenant referencing in Bassetlaw
For landlords and letting agents letting in Bassetlaw and Worksop: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Bassetlaw
Bassetlaw is a large rural district in north Nottinghamshire, centred on the towns of Worksop and Retford, with former mining settlements such as Harworth, Langold and Shireoaks. Housing is mainly brick terraces and ex-council estates in the towns and pit villages, with older cottages and farmhouses in the countryside. Prices are well below the England average, and private rented homes are mostly older terraces in Worksop and Retford.
The income a tenant needs in Bassetlaw
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 Bassetlaw’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 | £718 | £21,540 | £25,848 |
| Shared by two | £359 each | £10,770 each | £12,924 |
| Shared by three | £239 each | £7,180 each | £8,616 |
Landlord licensing in Bassetlaw
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. The council considered one in 2018/19 but chose a Thriving Neighbourhoods approach instead.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme; only national mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from two or more households). An Article 4 direction controls new HMOs in Worksop Central.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Bassetlaw District Council before letting.
Referencing a tenant in Bassetlaw
- 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 Bassetlaw
Worksop
S80, S81Victorian terraces near the centre, with large post-war estates and newer private estates.
Retford
DN22Georgian and Victorian houses around the market square, terraces and modern estates.
Harworth and Bircotes
DN11Pit terraces and post-war housing, with large new estates on the former colliery site.
Carlton in Lindrick
S81A village of older stone cottages and post-war housing.
Langold
S81A former mining village of terraced and semi-detached houses.
Tuxford
NG22A small market town of period houses and newer estates near the A1.
Misterton
DN10A village of houses and bungalows on the edge of the Isle of Axholme.
Blyth
S81Period cottages and houses in a historic village.
Ranskill
DN22A village of semis, bungalows and older cottages on the old Great North Road.
Postcode districts: DN10, DN11, DN22, NG22, S80, S81
Tenant referencing in Bassetlaw: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Bassetlaw?
£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 Bassetlaw?
At Bassetlaw’s average private rent of £718 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £21,540 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £25,848 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Bassetlaw?
No selective licensing scheme. The council considered one in 2018/19 but chose a Thriving Neighbourhoods approach instead. No additional HMO licensing scheme; only national mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from two or more households). An Article 4 direction controls new HMOs in Worksop Central. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Bassetlaw District Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Bassetlaw?
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 Bassetlaw can contact Bassetlaw District Council’s private sector housing team about disrepair, damp or unsafe conditions in a rented home.