Tenant referencing in East Lindsey
For landlords and letting agents letting in East Lindsey and Skegness: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in East Lindsey
East Lindsey is a large, sparsely populated rural district stretching from the Lincolnshire Wolds to the coast, with an older population than average. Private lets range from flats in converted guest houses and terraces in Skegness and Mablethorpe to period houses in Louth and farm cottages inland. The coast has many caravan, chalet and park homes, some lived in year-round. Many rural homes are off the gas grid and some low-lying areas near the coast are at risk of flooding.
The income a tenant needs in East Lindsey
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 East Lindsey’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 | £660 | £19,800 | £23,760 |
| Shared by two | £330 each | £9,900 each | £11,880 |
| Shared by three | £220 each | £6,600 each | £7,920 |
Landlord licensing in East Lindsey
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 (licences last up to five years).
Fee: About £716 for a new HMO licence and £521 to renew (2026/27 fees schedule)
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with East Lindsey District Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in East Lindsey
- 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 East Lindsey
Skegness
PE25A seaside resort with Victorian and Edwardian terraces, guest houses converted to flats and large caravan and chalet parks nearby.
Louth
LN11A Georgian market town with listed houses and terraces in the centre and post-war and modern estates around it.
Mablethorpe
LN12A coastal resort of bungalows, chalets and older terraces, with many holiday and park homes.
Sutton-on-Sea
LN12A small seaside village of bungalows and detached houses popular with retired people.
Horncastle
LN9A market town on the edge of the Wolds with Georgian and Victorian houses and newer estates.
Alford
LN13A small market town with older brick houses and cottages and some post-war housing.
Spilsby
PE23A small market town with Georgian and Victorian houses around the market place.
Ingoldmells
PE25A resort village dominated by caravan and holiday parks, with bungalows and chalets.
Postcode districts: LN9, LN11, LN12, LN13, PE22, PE23, PE24, PE25
Tenant referencing in East Lindsey: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in East Lindsey?
£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 East Lindsey?
At East Lindsey’s average private rent of £660 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £19,800 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £23,760 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in East Lindsey?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme: only mandatory licensing, for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households (licences last up to five years). (as checked in October 2026; confirm with East Lindsey District Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in East Lindsey?
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: Tenants with disrepair, damp or safety problems can contact East Lindsey District Council's private sector housing team, which can inspect rented homes and take action against landlords.