Tenant referencing in Bromley
For landlords and letting agents letting in Bromley: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Bromley
Bromley is London's largest borough by area and mostly owner-occupied, with interwar and post-war semis across Orpington, West Wickham and Petts Wood. Private renting is among the lowest in London but is concentrated in the Victorian conversions of Penge, Beckenham and Bromley town. Post-war council-built estates in the Crays and green-belt villages to the south add to a varied stock, and the council runs only the national mandatory HMO licensing.
The income a tenant needs in Bromley
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 Bromley’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 | £1,684 | £50,520 | £60,624 |
| Shared by two | £842 each | £25,260 each | £30,312 |
| Shared by three | £561 each | £16,840 each | £20,208 |
Landlord licensing in Bromley
Selective licensing: None: Bromley has no selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: None: only mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people in two or more households sharing facilities). An Article 4 Direction has required planning permission for new small HMOs since 1 September 2022.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Bromley Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Bromley
- 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 Bromley
Bromley town
BR1, BR2Victorian and Edwardian houses, many converted into flats, with purpose-built and new-build flats near the town centre.
Beckenham
BR3Victorian and Edwardian villas and terraces, many split into flats, with interwar houses further out.
Penge
SE20Victorian terraces and large houses mostly converted into flats.
Crystal Palace
SE19, SE20Large Victorian houses converted into flats and some post-war blocks.
Orpington
BR6Interwar and post-war semi-detached houses with flats near the high street.
Petts Wood
BR51930s detached and semi-detached houses, much of it a conservation area.
Chislehurst
BR7Large detached houses and some older cottages around the commons.
West Wickham
BR4Interwar semis and detached houses.
St Paul's Cray
BR5Post-war council estates of houses and low-rise flats.
Biggin Hill
TN16Detached houses and bungalows on the rural southern edge of the borough.
Postcode districts: BR1, BR2, BR3, BR4, BR5, BR6, BR7, BR8, SE20, SE19, TN16
Tenant referencing in Bromley: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Bromley?
£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 Bromley?
At Bromley’s average private rent of £1,684 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £50,520 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £60,624 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Bromley?
None: Bromley has no selective licensing scheme. None: only mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people in two or more households sharing facilities). An Article 4 Direction has required planning permission for new small HMOs since 1 September 2022. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Bromley Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Bromley?
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: Bromley Council's environmental health (private sector housing) team handles complaints about disrepair and unsafe conditions in private rented homes.