Tenant referencing in Haringey
For landlords and letting agents letting in Haringey and Tottenham: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Haringey
Haringey's west, around Highgate, Muswell Hill and Crouch End, is mostly large Victorian and Edwardian houses, many converted into flats, while the east, around Tottenham and Wood Green, has denser terraces, flats above shops and big post-war estates. More than a third of households rented privately in 2021, and shared homes and HMOs are common on the Harringay Ladder and in Tottenham. Regeneration around Tottenham Hale and the High Road is adding new-build towers. The council licenses HMOs borough-wide and runs selective licensing in 14 wards.
The income a tenant needs in Haringey
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 Haringey’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 | £2,213 | £66,390 | £79,668 |
| Shared by two | £1,107 each | £33,195 each | £39,834 |
| Shared by three | £738 each | £22,130 each | £26,556 |
Landlord licensing in Haringey
Selective licensing: Selective licensing has been in force since 17 November 2022 in 14 wards, mostly in the east of the borough (including Tottenham and Wood Green areas), and is due to end on 17 November 2027 unless renewed.
HMOs: Borough-wide additional HMO licensing, under a five-year scheme that started on 17 June 2024.
Fee: Around £706 for a selective licence on the council's fees page, with discounts for accredited landlords or a compliant EPC (2026)
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Haringey Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Haringey
- 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 Haringey
Tottenham
N15, N17Victorian and Edwardian terraces, many split into flats, large council estates such as Broadwater Farm, and new blocks around the stadium and Tottenham Hale.
Wood Green
N22Victorian and Edwardian terraces and conversions around the High Road, with flats above shops.
Crouch End
N8Large Victorian and Edwardian houses, many converted into flats, and some mansion blocks.
Muswell Hill
N10Edwardian family houses and purpose-built Edwardian flats on hilly streets.
Highgate
N6Georgian and Victorian houses, mansion flats and some modernist blocks on the Haringey side of the village.
Harringay Ladder
N4, N8Grid of late Victorian terraced houses, many divided into flats or let as shared homes.
Hornsey
N8Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversions and newer flats near the station.
Stroud Green
N4Tall Victorian houses split into flats and bedsits.
Bounds Green
N11, N22Edwardian and inter-war terraces and semis, with some council blocks.
Postcode districts: N4, N6, N8, N10, N11, N15, N17, N22
Tenant referencing in Haringey: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Haringey?
£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 Haringey?
At Haringey’s average private rent of £2,213 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £66,390 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £79,668 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Haringey?
Selective licensing has been in force since 17 November 2022 in 14 wards, mostly in the east of the borough (including Tottenham and Wood Green areas), and is due to end on 17 November 2027 unless renewed. Borough-wide additional HMO licensing, under a five-year scheme that started on 17 June 2024. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Haringey Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Haringey?
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 payment history from the bank statements, with AI comparing every document with the application.
For tenants: Private tenants can contact Haringey Council's private sector housing team about disrepair, damp or unsafe conditions, and can check whether their home should have a licence.