Tenant referencing in Chichester
For landlords and letting agents letting in Chichester: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Chichester
Chichester district stretches from Chichester Harbour and the Manhood Peninsula north into the South Downs National Park. The city has Georgian and Victorian terraces, many let to University of Chichester students and young workers, plus modern flats and estates. The coast around Selsey and the Witterings has many bungalows, holiday lets and second homes, while the north of the district has flint and stone cottages in villages and the market towns of Midhurst and Petworth. House prices are high for West Sussex and a lot of new housing has been built at Tangmere, Southbourne and west of the city.
The income a tenant needs in Chichester
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 Chichester’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 | £1,326 | £39,780 | £47,736 |
| Shared by two | £663 each | £19,890 each | £23,868 |
| Shared by three | £442 each | £13,260 each | £15,912 |
Landlord licensing in Chichester
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only mandatory licensing, for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households sharing facilities.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Chichester District Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Chichester
- 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 Chichester
Chichester city
PO19Georgian and Victorian townhouses and terraces inside and near the city walls, with post-war and modern estates around the edge.
Selsey
PO20A seaside town of bungalows, chalets and holiday-park homes with some older cottages.
The Witterings
PO20Coastal villages of bungalows and detached houses, many used as second or holiday homes.
Bosham
PO18A harbourside village of flint and brick cottages and larger detached homes.
Midhurst
GU29A market town of medieval, timber-framed and stone buildings in the South Downs National Park.
Petworth
GU28A small historic town of stone and brick cottages and townhouses beside Petworth Park.
Southbourne
PO10Mainly post-war and modern semis, bungalows and new-build estates along the A259.
Tangmere
PO20A former RAF village with mid-century homes and a large new-build development.
Postcode districts: PO10, PO18, PO19, PO20, GU27, GU28, GU29, RH14, RH20
Tenant referencing in Chichester: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Chichester?
£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 Chichester?
At Chichester’s average private rent of £1,326 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £39,780 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £47,736 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Chichester?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme: only mandatory licensing, for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households sharing facilities. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Chichester District Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Chichester?
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 with disrepair or safety problems in a private rented home can contact Chichester District Council's housing standards (private sector housing) team.