Tenant referencing in Gravesham
For landlords and letting agents letting in Gravesham and Gravesend: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Gravesham
Gravesham runs from the Thames at Gravesend and Northfleet south into the villages of the North Downs. The towns have dense Victorian terraces, many of them privately let or split into flats, alongside post-war estates such as Riverview Park and new homes at Springhead as part of Ebbsfleet Garden City. The southern villages of Meopham, Istead Rise and Vigo are mostly owner-occupied detached houses and bungalows. Private renting rose between 2011 and 2021, helped by fast trains to London from Gravesend and Ebbsfleet.
The income a tenant needs in Gravesham
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 Gravesham’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 | £1,336 | £40,080 | £48,096 |
| Shared by two | £668 each | £20,040 each | £24,048 |
| Shared by three | £445 each | £13,360 each | £16,032 |
Landlord licensing in Gravesham
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme: the council's HMO policy says it does not run one.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only national mandatory licensing applies, for shared homes of five or more people from two or more households. The council reported 107 licensed HMOs at the end of March 2026.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Gravesham Borough Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Gravesham
- 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 Gravesham
Gravesend town centre
DA11, DA12Georgian and Victorian terraces, flats above shops and newer riverside apartments.
Northfleet
DA11Victorian terraces near the river and former cement works, with post-war estates and new homes.
Windmill Hill
DA11, DA12Victorian and Edwardian terraces and villas, many split into flats.
Riverview Park
DA12A 1960s and 1970s estate of houses and low-rise flats.
Singlewell
DA12Interwar and post-war semis and terraces on the town's southern edge.
Springhead and Ebbsfleet
DA11New-build houses and flats in the Ebbsfleet Garden City developments.
Istead Rise
DA13A post-war village of detached houses and bungalows.
Meopham
DA13A long rural village of detached houses, bungalows and older cottages.
Higham
ME3A village of older cottages, semis and post-war houses near the Thames marshes.
Postcode districts: DA11, DA12, DA13, ME2, ME3
Tenant referencing in Gravesham: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Gravesham?
£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 Gravesham?
At Gravesham’s average private rent of £1,336 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £40,080 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £48,096 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Gravesham?
No selective licensing scheme: the council's HMO policy says it does not run one. No additional HMO licensing scheme: only national mandatory licensing applies, for shared homes of five or more people from two or more households. The council reported 107 licensed HMOs at the end of March 2026. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Gravesham Borough Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Gravesham?
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 in a private let can contact Gravesham Borough Council's private sector housing team, after first reporting the problem to their landlord.