Tenant referencing in East Riding of Yorkshire
For landlords and letting agents letting in East Riding of Yorkshire and Beverley: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in East Riding of Yorkshire
The East Riding is a large, mainly rural area with market towns, the Holderness coast and commuter towns and villages around Hull. Most homes are owner-occupied, with private lets concentrated in Bridlington, Goole, Beverley and the towns on Hull's edge. Bridlington and Withernsea have many Victorian terraces and former guest houses split into flats, while Goole has dense terraced streets. Parts of Holderness are affected by coastal erosion and low-lying land near the Humber is at risk of flooding.
The income a tenant needs in East Riding of Yorkshire
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 Riding of Yorkshire’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 | £724 | £21,720 | £26,064 |
| Shared by two | £362 each | £10,860 each | £13,032 |
| Shared by three | £241 each | £7,240 each | £8,688 |
Landlord licensing in East Riding of Yorkshire
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme in force: mandatory licensing applies to HMOs with five or more people from two or more households. HMOs licensed under an earlier additional scheme in Goole stay licensed until renewal.
Fee: £1,205 for a five-year licence for a five-bedroom HMO (£25 per extra bedroom), £1,015 to renew, as listed on the council site in October 2026
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with East Riding of Yorkshire Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in East Riding of Yorkshire
- 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 Riding of Yorkshire
Bridlington
YO15, YO16A seaside town with Victorian and Edwardian terraces, many converted to flats, and post-war estates.
Beverley
HU17A historic market town with Georgian and Victorian houses in the centre and suburban estates around it.
Goole
DN14A port town with dense Victorian terraced streets and post-war council-built estates.
Driffield
YO25A Wolds market town with Victorian terraces and newer estates.
Hornsea
HU18A small coastal town of Victorian and inter-war houses and bungalows.
Cottingham
HU16A large village on the edge of Hull with period houses, inter-war semis and student lets near the university halls.
Hessle
HU13A town by the Humber Bridge with Victorian terraces and post-war and modern estates.
Withernsea
HU19A coastal town in Holderness with Victorian terraces and bungalows.
Postcode districts: DN14, HU10, HU11, HU12, HU13, HU15, HU16, HU17, HU18, YO15, YO16, YO25, YO42, YO43, HU19
Tenant referencing in East Riding of Yorkshire: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in East Riding of Yorkshire?
£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 Riding of Yorkshire?
At East Riding of Yorkshire’s average private rent of £724 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £21,720 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £26,064 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in East Riding of Yorkshire?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme in force: mandatory licensing applies to HMOs with five or more people from two or more households. HMOs licensed under an earlier additional scheme in Goole stay licensed until renewal. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with East Riding of Yorkshire Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in East Riding of Yorkshire?
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 Riding of Yorkshire Council's private sector housing team, which can inspect rented homes and take action against landlords.