Tenant referencing in Elmbridge
For landlords and letting agents letting in Elmbridge and Walton-on-Thames: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Elmbridge
Elmbridge is a commuter borough beside the Thames, south-west of London, with some of the highest house prices outside the capital. Homes range from large detached houses on private estates in Weybridge, Cobham and Esher to inter-war semis in Molesey and Hersham and modern flats near the town centres. Private lets include high-value family houses as well as flats. Homes near the Thames, Mole and Wey are in areas at risk of flooding.
The income a tenant needs in Elmbridge
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 Elmbridge’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 | £1,891 | £56,730 | £68,076 |
| Shared by two | £946 each | £28,365 each | £34,038 |
| Shared by three | £630 each | £18,910 each | £22,692 |
Landlord licensing in Elmbridge
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.
Fee: £600 for a five-year HMO licence (£50 off for members of a landlord association or accreditation scheme), as listed on the council site in October 2026
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Elmbridge Borough Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Elmbridge
- 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 Elmbridge
Walton-on-Thames
KT12A town with Victorian and inter-war houses, modern flats near the centre and riverside homes.
Weybridge
KT13A town of large Victorian and Edwardian houses, gated developments and modern flats.
Esher
KT10A town of large detached houses and flats near the high street.
Cobham
KT11A town with large detached houses on private estates and some older cottages.
Molesey
KT8East and West Molesey: inter-war and post-war semis and terraces near the Thames.
Hersham
KT12A village suburb with Victorian cottages, post-war estates and modern housing.
Claygate
KT10A village with Victorian cottages and inter-war and post-war houses.
Thames Ditton
KT7A riverside village with period cottages and inter-war houses.
Postcode districts: KT7, KT8, KT10, KT11, KT12, KT13, KT22
Tenant referencing in Elmbridge: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Elmbridge?
£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 Elmbridge?
At Elmbridge’s average private rent of £1,891 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £56,730 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £68,076 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Elmbridge?
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 Elmbridge Borough Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Elmbridge?
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 Elmbridge Borough Council's environmental health team, which deals with private rented housing and can take action against landlords.