Tenant referencing in Herefordshire
For landlords and letting agents letting in Herefordshire and Hereford: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Herefordshire
Herefordshire is a rural county with Hereford as its only city and five market towns: Leominster, Ross-on-Wye, Ledbury, Bromyard and Kington. Much of the rented stock is in Victorian terraces and post-war estates in Hereford and the towns, while the countryside has stone and timber-framed cottages, farmhouses and tied farm homes, many off the mains gas network. Seasonal farm work and a growing student population in Hereford add to demand for shared homes. Private renting rose between 2011 and 2021.
The income a tenant needs in Herefordshire
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 Herefordshire’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 | £831 | £24,930 | £29,916 |
| Shared by two | £416 each | £12,465 each | £14,958 |
| Shared by three | £277 each | £8,310 each | £9,972 |
Landlord licensing in Herefordshire
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme could be found on the council's pages.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme: the county's earlier additional scheme ended in April 2009. Mandatory licensing applies to HMOs with five or more people from two or more households sharing facilities.
Fee: £1,404 for a five-year HMO licence from 1 April 2026, with discounts for accredited landlords and renewals
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Herefordshire Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Herefordshire
- 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 Herefordshire
Hereford city centre
HR1, HR4Georgian and Victorian town houses, flats above shops and converted buildings around the cathedral.
Whitecross and Westfields
HR4Victorian terraces and post-war council-built estates on the city's west side.
Belmont and Newton Farm
HR2Post-war and 1970s to 1990s estates south of the Wye.
Tupsley and Aylestone
HR1Interwar and post-war semis and detached houses on the city's east side.
Leominster
HR6A market town of timber-framed and Georgian buildings, Victorian terraces and post-war estates.
Ross-on-Wye
HR9A hilltop market town of sandstone and Georgian houses, with newer estates on the edges.
Ledbury
HR8A historic town of black-and-white timber-framed houses, Georgian terraces and newer estates.
Bromyard
HR7A small market town of period houses and terraces with post-war housing.
Kington and the Welsh border villages
HR5, HR3Stone cottages, farmhouses and small terraces in hill country.
Postcode districts: HR1, HR2, HR3, HR4, HR5, HR6, HR7, HR8, HR9
Tenant referencing in Herefordshire: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Herefordshire?
£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 Herefordshire?
At Herefordshire’s average private rent of £831 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £24,930 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £29,916 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Herefordshire?
No selective licensing scheme could be found on the council's pages. No additional HMO licensing scheme: the county's earlier additional scheme ended in April 2009. Mandatory licensing applies to HMOs with five or more people from two or more households sharing facilities. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Herefordshire Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Herefordshire?
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 Herefordshire Council's environmental health housing team, after first reporting the problem to their landlord.