Tenant referencing in Eastleigh
For landlords and letting agents letting in Eastleigh: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Eastleigh
Eastleigh borough lies between Southampton and Winchester and is mainly suburban, with the Victorian railway town of Eastleigh at its centre and large modern estates at Hedge End, Fair Oak and around. Most homes are owner-occupied family houses, with private lets in Eastleigh town's terraces and flats and across the newer estates. The borough has grown with many new-build developments in recent years. Proximity to Southampton brings demand from people working at the port, airport and university.
The income a tenant needs in Eastleigh
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 Eastleigh’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 | £1,213 | £36,390 | £43,668 |
| Shared by two | £607 each | £18,195 each | £21,834 |
| Shared by three | £404 each | £12,130 each | £14,556 |
Landlord licensing in Eastleigh
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme: the council says it operates only the mandatory licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only mandatory licensing, for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households.
Fee: £1,450 for an HMO licence from 1 October 2026 (plus £330 for an optional pre-application visit)
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Eastleigh Borough Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Eastleigh
- 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 Eastleigh
Eastleigh town
SO50A railway town with Victorian and Edwardian terraces near the centre and post-war estates around it.
Chandler's Ford
SO53A suburb of mostly inter-war, post-war and modern detached and semi-detached houses.
Hedge End
SO30A large suburb that grew from the 1980s with modern estates of family houses.
West End
SO30, SO18A village suburb next to Southampton with mixed post-war and modern housing.
Bishopstoke
SO50A village suburb with older cottages and large post-war estates.
Fair Oak
SO50A large village with modern estates and some older cottages.
Hamble-le-Rice
SO31A riverside village with old cottages near the waterfront and newer homes.
Botley
SO30A historic village with Georgian and older houses and new estates around it.
Postcode districts: SO18, SO30, SO31, SO32, SO50, SO53
Tenant referencing in Eastleigh: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Eastleigh?
£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 Eastleigh?
At Eastleigh’s average private rent of £1,213 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £36,390 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £43,668 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Eastleigh?
No selective licensing scheme: the council says it operates only the mandatory 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 Eastleigh Borough Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Eastleigh?
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 Eastleigh Borough Council's private sector housing team, which can inspect rented homes and take action against landlords.