Tenant referencing in East Suffolk
For landlords and letting agents letting in East Suffolk and Lowestoft: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in East Suffolk
East Suffolk covers the Suffolk coast from Lowestoft to Felixstowe, with market towns and villages inland. Private lets are concentrated in Lowestoft and Felixstowe, from Victorian terraces and converted guest houses to modern flats, while Southwold, Aldeburgh and Walberswick have many second homes and holiday lets. Inland villages have timber-framed and brick cottages, many off the gas grid. Parts of the coast are affected by erosion and low-lying areas near the rivers and coast are at risk of flooding.
The income a tenant needs in East Suffolk
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 Suffolk’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 | £848 | £25,440 | £30,528 |
| Shared by two | £424 each | £12,720 each | £15,264 |
| Shared by three | £283 each | £8,480 each | £10,176 |
Landlord licensing in East Suffolk
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.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with East Suffolk Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in East Suffolk
- 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 Suffolk
Lowestoft
NR32, NR33The largest town: Victorian terraces near the centre and harbour, former guest houses split into flats, and post-war estates.
Felixstowe
IP11A port and seaside town with Victorian and Edwardian houses, flats on the seafront and post-war estates.
Woodbridge
IP12A riverside market town with Georgian and older listed houses and modern estates around it.
Beccles
NR34A market town on the Waveney with period houses in the centre and later estates.
Bungay
NR35A small market town with Georgian and timber-framed buildings.
Southwold
IP18A small coastal town with many period cottages, a large share of them second homes and holiday lets.
Aldeburgh
IP15A coastal town with Victorian and older houses and many holiday lets.
Leiston
IP16A small town with Victorian terraces and post-war housing near Sizewell.
Postcode districts: IP11, IP12, IP13, IP15, IP16, IP17, IP18, IP19, NR32, NR33, NR34, NR35
Tenant referencing in East Suffolk: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in East Suffolk?
£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 Suffolk?
At East Suffolk’s average private rent of £848 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £25,440 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £30,528 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in East Suffolk?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme: only mandatory licensing, for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with East Suffolk Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in East Suffolk?
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 Suffolk Council's private sector housing team, which can inspect rented homes and take action against landlords.