Tenant referencing in Broadland
For landlords and letting agents letting in Broadland and Sprowston: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Broadland
Broadland wraps around the north of Norwich, so much of its housing is suburban: post-war and modern estates in Sprowston, Hellesdon, Thorpe St Andrew and Taverham. Large new developments are being built in the growth area north-east of Norwich. The rural north has market towns such as Aylsham and Reepham and many villages, some within the Broads. Bungalows are common and the district is mostly owner-occupied.
The income a tenant needs in Broadland
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 Broadland’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 | £939 | £28,170 | £33,804 |
| Shared by two | £470 each | £14,085 each | £16,902 |
| Shared by three | £313 each | £9,390 each | £11,268 |
Landlord licensing in Broadland
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme; only national mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from more than one household sharing facilities).
Fee: £835.88 for a five-year HMO licence for up to five lettings, plus £38.91 for each extra letting
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Broadland District Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Broadland
- 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 Broadland
Sprowston
NR7A suburb of post-war and modern estates on the north-east edge of Norwich.
Thorpe St Andrew
NR7Suburban houses and bungalows, with large Victorian villas near the river.
Hellesdon
NR6Inter-war and post-war semis and bungalows next to Norwich.
Taverham and Drayton
NR8Estates of 1970s and later detached houses and bungalows.
Aylsham
NR11A market town with Georgian houses in the centre and newer estates around it.
Wroxham and Hoveton
NR12Broads villages with bungalows, chalets and riverside homes.
Acle
NR13A village of older cottages, bungalows and modern houses near the Broads.
Reepham
NR10A small Georgian market town surrounded by farmland and villages.
Postcode districts: NR7, NR8, NR10, NR12, NR13, NR6, NR11
Tenant referencing in Broadland: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Broadland?
£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 Broadland?
At Broadland’s average private rent of £939 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £28,170 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £33,804 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Broadland?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme; only national mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from more than one household sharing facilities). (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Broadland District Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Broadland?
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 payment history from the bank statements, with AI comparing every document with the application.
For tenants: Tenants can report disrepair, damp or unsafe homes to the council's private sector housing team, which can inspect and take enforcement action.