Tenant referencing in Broxbourne
For landlords and letting agents letting in Broxbourne and Cheshunt: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Broxbourne
Broxbourne is a compact commuter borough in the Lea Valley, just north of London, with rail links into Liverpool Street. Most homes are inter-war and post-war semis and terraces in Cheshunt, Waltham Cross and Hoddesdon, with newer flats near stations. Goffs Oak and the western edge have larger detached houses. The Lea Valley Park runs along the east side, where some homes are near rivers and the glasshouse nurseries once were.
Landlord licensing in Broxbourne
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme: none is listed on the council’s housing or licensing pages.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme; the council’s pages describe only national mandatory HMO licensing (five or more people from two or more households).
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Broxbourne Borough Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Broxbourne
- 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 Broxbourne
Cheshunt
EN8, EN7Inter-war and post-war semis and terraces, with newer flats near the station.
Waltham Cross
EN8Terraced houses, post-war estates and flats near the town centre.
Hoddesdon
EN11A market town with period houses in the centre and post-war estates around it.
Broxbourne
EN10Detached and semi-detached commuter houses near the station and the Lea Valley.
Wormley
EN10Mainly post-war and modern family houses.
Turnford
EN10Post-war and newer estates between Cheshunt and Wormley.
Goffs Oak
EN7A village of larger detached houses and bungalows on the higher ground.
Postcode districts: EN8, EN10, EN11, EN7
Tenant referencing in Broxbourne: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Broxbourne?
£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.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Broxbourne?
No selective licensing scheme: none is listed on the council’s housing or licensing pages. No additional HMO licensing scheme; the council’s pages describe only national mandatory HMO licensing (five or more people from two or more households). (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Broxbourne Borough Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Broxbourne?
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 conditions to Broxbourne Borough Council's private sector housing team, which can inspect and take action against landlords.