Tenant referencing in Broxtowe
For landlords and letting agents letting in Broxtowe and Beeston: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Broxtowe
Broxtowe lies on the western edge of Nottingham. Beeston, next to the University of Nottingham, has a large student and young professional rental market in Victorian terraces and inter-war houses. Stapleford, Chilwell and Toton are mainly inter-war and post-war semis and bungalows. The north of the borough, around Eastwood and Kimberley, is former coalfield with terraced miners' housing.
The income a tenant needs in Broxtowe
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 Broxtowe’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 | £950 | £28,500 | £34,200 |
| Shared by two | £475 each | £14,250 each | £17,100 |
| Shared by three | £317 each | £9,500 each | £11,400 |
Landlord licensing in Broxtowe
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme; the council runs only national mandatory HMO licensing (five or more people from two or more households). Separately, an Article 4 direction since 26 March 2022 means converting a house to a small HMO in parts of Beeston and Beeston Rylands needs planning permission.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Broxtowe Borough Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Broxtowe
- 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 Broxtowe
Beeston
NG9Victorian terraces and inter-war semis, with many student lets near the University of Nottingham.
Chilwell
NG9Inter-war and post-war semis and bungalows.
Stapleford
NG9Victorian terraces near the centre and post-war estates.
Bramcote
NG9Larger inter-war and post-war detached and semi-detached houses.
Eastwood
NG16A former mining town with miners' terraces and post-war estates.
Kimberley
NG16A small town of Victorian terraces and post-war and modern houses.
Attenborough
NG9A riverside village of larger detached houses near the nature reserve.
Toton
NG9Post-war and modern family estates, with new building planned around the tram terminus.
Postcode districts: NG9, NG16, NG8
Tenant referencing in Broxtowe: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Broxtowe?
£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 Broxtowe?
At Broxtowe’s average private rent of £950 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £28,500 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £34,200 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Broxtowe?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme; the council runs only national mandatory HMO licensing (five or more people from two or more households). Separately, an Article 4 direction since 26 March 2022 means converting a house to a small HMO in parts of Beeston and Beeston Rylands needs planning permission. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Broxtowe Borough Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Broxtowe?
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 Broxtowe Borough Council's private sector housing team, which can inspect and take enforcement action.